Cubs manager Joe Maddon is a man of many words, and his press briefings are legendary for their length.When Maddon talks, people listen, whether they understand what he's talking about or not. While many managers frequently respond to questions with well-worn cliches, Maddon's thoughts are deeper and sometimes contain double meanings. Here are some of the most memorable Maddonisms from his first year with the Cubs:"Don't ever permit the pressure to exceed the pleasure." A standby from his Rays days, Maddon uses the double entendre to convince his players that having fun should supersede the pressure of performing.The T-shirt-ready slogan is meant to keep the players from overcomplicating their jobs. It is a T-shirt Maddon wears regularly. Jon Lester's "play stupid" mantra is a variation on this theme. Maddon said he wants his players to just play — "I don't want extra work. I don't want too much information.""In our world, for me, every day is Friday night." Maddon called off batting practice at Wrigley Field on a Saturday in mid-May so his players could enjoy a Friday night in the city, then revealed his philosophy on enjoying life.

"They got us, but any time you 'meat loaf' the other team in a series, you'll take it. Meat loaf tastes good all season long. By the end of the season, it might be your favorite meal of all time." Maddon was referring to the 1977 hit "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad" by the rocker Meat Loaf, meaning he's OK with taking series. After the Cubs won the first two games against the Cardinals last weekend but watched the bullpen blow the finale, Maddon proclaimed the next day, "The meat loaf was not good yesterday.""His slogan refers to players hustling at all times. The distance between bases is 90 feet. People are watching all the time."I've always been a funk guy. The funk is good. Whenever you get funk in the bullpen, I like that.'' Maddon was referring to the funky sidearm delivery of reliever Ben Rowen, who was signed in July after being released by the Orioles. Maddon had another sidearmer with the Rays, Chad Bradford, who helped them get to the World Series in 2008. But Maddon didn't like Rowen's funk enough as it turned out.

Rowen was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays a month later without making an appearance in a Cubs uniform.Maddon uses this term to answer critics who second-guess decisions that backfire or assume something based on information that can't be verified. zealot hoodieIn Tampa, he said in 2013 that "outcome bias messes with a lot of people's heads, like, 'If I had not bunted, I probably would've gotten a hit.'" hoodie pillow annual salesIn spring training this year, he used the term to answer those who argued Kris Bryant didn't need any more time with Triple-A Iowa to be ready for the majors, saying "it's the outcome-bias situation — people want to conclude what they want to conclude because they haven't had a chance to see the other thing occur.""sons of anarchy sleeveless hoodie

You have to have a little bit of crazy to be successful. I want crazy in the clubhouse every day. You need to be crazy to be great. hoodie tdeI tell my players that all the time." muscletech hoodie saleMaddon admitted after his introductory news conference that he was indeed crazy, and "crazy" is a prerequisite for players who want to succeed."womens hoodie surfstitchI never tell the fans to temper it. I don't think I've actually told the players to temper it. I'm not into temperance, I guess." Another double-meaning from a man who enjoys a glass of wine on occasion. Maddon was responding to a question on whether he asks his players to temper their enthusiasm during a hot streak so they don't get too high."I don't like it. A frequent response to questions, giving Maddon an opportunity to show his complete support of something or someone."

I'm just a littlestitious." Quoting one of his favorite TV shows, "The Office," Maddon was responding to the suggestion by reporters he was superstitious for wearing the same pair of socks for "many days" during the Cubs' nine-game winning streak. "They're camouflage," he said. "I know the stench is coming." The Cubs lost to the White Sox the day he revealed his low degree of "stitiousness."He's scored sky high ratings and rave reviews in his first year as host of The Late Late Show in the US.And rewind twenty years and it's not hard to see that James Corden has always had charisma and charm.In honour of James' 38th birthday on Monday, the BBC shared throwback footage of the star interviewing Meat Loaf back when the chat show king was just a teenager. Throwback: In honour of James Corden's birthday on Monday, the BBC shared throwback footage of the star interviewing Meat Loaf from twenty years ago The 1995 clip opens with the rising star dressed in a dapper waistcoat and shirt on the set of Good Morning with Anne and Nick as he introduces his interview. 

'I'll be bringing you all the top gossip, plus an exclusive interview with Meat Loaf,' the 'Young Good Morning Showbiz Reporter' begins.The clip then cuts to James outside a plush hotel, checking with the doorman that he's in the right place.The 1995 clip sees the rising star arriving at a plush hotel for his interviewFinding Meat Loaf eating breakfast, James' interviewee takes over as he tells viewers: 'Hi, this is James right here and I'm Meat Loaf and we're doing this English breakfast show and it's like really cool.'James eventually manages to get a word in, asking the superstar singer how he feels about doing promo work. Meat Loaf answers by beating his head against the table, saying: 'The table's too short, and the table's too tall, and I just messed up my makeup but that's exactly what I want to do.' Then and now: James is now used to interviewing the stars in his role as the hugely acclaimed host of The Late Late Show in the US Star struck: Finding Meat Loaf eating breakfast, James' interviewee takes overIt looked like Meat Loaf and the young James really bonded, with the singer even giving the future star some career advice, telling him: 'The one thing you've gotta do, is that you need to always do the best you can do, no matter what the given situation, no matter what comes up against you.

You do the best you can do and you never give up. Never quit.'James has helped The Late Late Show's popularity to soar to 850,000+ YouTube subscribers and audiences in excess of one million since he took over last year, thanks to his celeb guests and hugely popular features like Carpool Karaoke. His big moment: James eventually manages to get a word in, asking the superstar singer how he feels about doing promo workThe Brit's first stage appearance was at the age of 18 in the 1996 musical Martin Guerre, while his early TV work included Teachers, Hollyoaks and Little Britain.A part in Fat Friends and the stage production of History Boys raised his profile, with James then going on to star and co-write hit show Gavin and Stacey.His birthday celebrations also included Coldplay and 50,000 of their fans singing Happy Birthday on Sunday night at The Rose Bowl. Little did he know: It looked like Meat Loaf and the young James really bonded, with the singer even giving the future star some career advice