It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions read more

It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions Gate Films agreed to make the film. They liked the idea of a sports movie where spelling was the sport, something that might be compared to 'Hoosiers' or other good sports movies, but with a younger lead character.

It ain't ignorance that causes all the trouble in this world. It's the things people know that ain't so.

It ain't ignorance that causes all the trouble in this world. It's the things people know that ain't so.

We are counting $15,000 per day since December last year.

We are counting $15,000 per day since December last year.

For the present time, there are probably only a few areas in which one might be able to move forward read more

For the present time, there are probably only a few areas in which one might be able to move forward by evidence-based benchmarks,

They decided to let immigrants in and I am an immigrant. They gave us a chance to participate in this read more

They decided to let immigrants in and I am an immigrant. They gave us a chance to participate in this country's life and I took it.

The plastic virtues: purity, unity, and truth, keep nature in subjection.

The plastic virtues: purity, unity, and truth, keep nature in subjection.

I want to hang my hat on my speed. I want to show I'm a legit 4.3 guy. And off read more

I want to hang my hat on my speed. I want to show I'm a legit 4.3 guy. And off the field I want the teams to know I'm always prepared -- studying, breaking down game film, learning the system, execution -- I'm all business.

The city was extremely helpful. The Planning Department they really walked us through (the process).

The city was extremely helpful. The Planning Department they really walked us through (the process).

We don't need to have the pitchers ranked 1-2-3. We're going to go out there, and the guy who has read more

We don't need to have the pitchers ranked 1-2-3. We're going to go out there, and the guy who has the fresh arm is going to throw. It's good to have that much depth on the pitching staff, because we can use guys in certain situations.