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Most writers are unhappy with film adaptations of their work, and rightly so. 'Field of Dreams,' however, caught the spirit and essence of 'Shoeless Joe' while making the necessary changes to make the work more visual.

Now, as husbands go, I have to admit I did all right. Joe is unquestionably handsome, doesn't leave ragged toenail clippings scattered about the house, and has never once, in nearly five thousand days of togetherness, left the toilet seat up.

Joe is the hero and Sammy is the sidekick. That's how I feel about it.

It is unusual for Joe to be that way, but that's what interested me.

I think Joe Jackson is a great American figure. In my opinion, he became a scapegoat.

Joe Louis was one of my first heroes.

I used to tease Joe Louis by reminding him that I was the greatest of all time. But Joe Louis was the greatest heavyweight fighter ever.

There was never a day when I was as good as Joe DiMaggio at his best. Joe was the best, the very best I ever saw.

Joe Jackson was a tragic figure. He was a serene country boy who signed a confession he couldn't read. He was illiterate.

I will never forgive Joe for that awful operation he had performed on Rosemary. It is the only thing I have ever felt bitter toward him about.