Quotes from Matt Kemp

More money gives me the chance to help more people, to give something back.

That's just never been me - 'Oh, this is hurt; that's why I'm playing like this.' That's just not the type of person I am.

I've been traded a couple times, but I've enjoyed the experience of new cities and cultures and all types of things.

I don't go out with the plan, 'Let me find a celebrity to go date.' That's just not something you do. I'm just looking for a good person, someone who can be my friend, and someone I can have fun with. She doesn't have to be a celebrity; she can be a regular chick. She's got to be smart, though. I like smart women.

There's nothing like Opening Day in Dodger Stadium. You can't really describe it.

L.A. kinda raised me a little bit as a 21-year-old kid from Oklahoma.

I don't make excuses if I play bad. I just try to find a way to deal with it. I learned that from my family, to deal with your problems and still be good at what you do.

I don't think the guys I played with have ever had a problem with me. People can make up what they want to think.