Quotes by Josh Charles

I actually did start performing at a young age and yes, I did do stand-up when I was 9. I did seem to know that I wanted to act very early in my life.

I am a lefty, though I bat right-handed... When I was a kid I pitched, played first, outfield and shortstop as well. Now it's mainly softball with some friends.

I do have very fond memories of the Orioles and Colts games at Memorial Stadium growing up. Even though Johnny Unitas played mostly before my time, he is my all-time favorite player from Baltimore. His legend is stamped into my consciousness, and the No. 19 has been, and always will be, my favorite. 'Nuff said.

I grew up in Baltimore. And yes, I am a big sports fan, especially when it comes to my local teams.

I never considered a career in broadcasting, not even as a kid.

I went to the final World Series game in 1979 with my grandmother and froze my butt off while Willie Stargell and the boys broke my heart.

One of the perks of being an actor is to get to meet athletes that you respect. Especially who played before my time. Brooks Robinson is one of those athletes; they just don't make them any nicer.

When I was a kid, my favorite Oriole was Rick Dempsey. I just loved the enthusiasm he played with, and his sense of humor. The Babe Ruth antics during the Fenway rain delay were the coolest thing in the world and, as a kid, it really connected with me. He always seemed like he was having so much fun.

My dad said to me growing up: 'When all is said and done, if you can count all your true friends on one hand, you're a lucky man.'