I understand some of the people's impatience with the show last year. I think that Lisa's (Lili Taylor) story line read more

I understand some of the people's impatience with the show last year. I think that Lisa's (Lili Taylor) story line (marrying Nate with minimal motivation in season three) became a little bit of a diversion - and that happens. It happens in every show.

When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with read more

When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then I'm already better than them anyways.

Jake did a great job. Two runs, we'll take that most days.

Jake did a great job. Two runs, we'll take that most days.

The cautious seldom err.

The cautious seldom err.

They pressed us t he whole game and we knew what we needed to do against it; we just didn't read more

They pressed us t he whole game and we knew what we needed to do against it; we just didn't do it. Turnovers hurt us. They took advantage and played a very up-tempo style. This game was a good measuring stick to show how far we need to go to make ourselves equally as good.

[Vin Diesel] is the best kisser in the world, better than anyone else I've ever had. The most attractive thing read more

[Vin Diesel] is the best kisser in the world, better than anyone else I've ever had. The most attractive thing about Vin is his brain. That's his most attractive muscle.

I don't think this is a bearish report because average hourly earnings are ticking up significantly. That is obviously a read more

I don't think this is a bearish report because average hourly earnings are ticking up significantly. That is obviously a direct driver of inflation.

We're doing great on growth on sales taxes so far. We expected this number to fall, but it hasn't fallen read more

We're doing great on growth on sales taxes so far. We expected this number to fall, but it hasn't fallen yet.

Tommy looked fine. He had only two walks and located the ball well. He gave up three runs in the read more

Tommy looked fine. He had only two walks and located the ball well. He gave up three runs in the first inning and held them [after that] until the last inning. He mixes his pitches up well and is comfortable throwing any pitch.