Quotes from Robert Parish

You could say that as I've gotten more mature, I've acquired more manure.

No center would be great without the right people around him.

I have never been one to seek or want attention or admiration or a pat on the back for what I've done.

Wait until you have made a definitive decision, about whatever it is that you are pondering, and then make a public announcement.

I can't speak for anyone else, but I know how good I have it. You can't find a much better job than this. There are only 300 players in this league, so I feel very fortunate and proud to be one of those players.

I kind of look at Boston as my second home.

Not head coach - Assistant would be very attractive, but I don't think I have the discipline to deal with all the egos and personalities a head coach has to deal with.

Across the board, most NBA teams do not call back. You need a court order just to get a phone call back from these organizations. I'm not a part of their fraternity.

I was seriously thinking about having a very short basketball career before the trade because of all the losing that I experienced with the Warriors, and being blamed for the Warriors demise.

I can't speak for the Warriors but for me and my career, being traded to the Celtics changed the trajectory of my career.

I will always be a Celtic at heart. That's where my career took off.

My ego has been in check for a long time.

Boston has some of the best fans in any sport. They are very knowledgeable. They understand me. I was loved, embraced, and supported; what more can you ask for as an athlete?

I am a loner, I suppose.

You need talent and good coaching to be successful in the NBA.

I need a coaching job in the NBA. I'm restless and I need money.

The one opinion that experience does for you is it keeps you cool, calm, and collected under pressure.

My father always shied away from attention. Whenever he'd get a compliment, he'd downplay it.

I always have room for another ring, unless it's a wedding ring.

I don't want to be taking up space, but as long as I can make a contribution, I want to play.

I guess people think I'm aloof just because I don't talk much. I guess I'd think the same thing if I saw myself.

I haven't talked to the press much. That's why I've gotten kind of a bad reputation. They look at me and think I don't give a damn. But I'm not comfortable with the attention.

On the West Coast, things are more relaxed, maybe because people have more fun outdoors. In the East, where the weather is not so good, people have to stay indoors. They're very knowledgable fans. This makes you play even harder.

The tattoos, they were just something to do.