I used to be very hands-on, but lately I’ve been more hands-off and I plan to become more hands-on and less hands-off and hope that hands-on will become better than hands-off, the way hands-on used to be.

But why shouldn’t I speak out? Don’t you speak out in this country?

People keep coming up to me and asking, ‘How does it feel to be banned for life?’ Banned for life. I wasn’t banned for life. There was never a word of suspension, probation or ban in that agreement. It was never meant to be part of it.

I don’t want to be in the Hall of Fame. I don’t think owners should be.

As I have said many times – my father was a great fan of Bill Dickey’s and he certainly loved the Yankees. I hope that he would be pleased.

In the end, I’ll put my good acts up against those of anybody in this country. Anybody.

Don’t talk to me about aesthetics or tradition... what the American people like, is to think the underdog still has a chance.

The name Derek Jeter is made for stardom. He’s got an infectious smile, and he’s so handsome and well-behaved. He’s just a fine young man who does everything right. He’s like Jack Armstrong and Frank Merriwell, guys I grew up rooting for. Some guys come along who just measure up.

I won’t be active in the day-to-day operations of the ball club at all.

We are the New York Yankees.