I know I’m never as good or bad as one single performance. I’ve never believed in my critics or my worshippers, and I’ve always been able to leave the game at the arena.
CHARLES BARKLEYI was asked for years about being a Republican, probably because most black people are Democrats. My mother heard it once and called me and said ‘Charles, Republicans are for the rich people.’ And I said, ‘Mom, I’m rich.’
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Sometimes that light at the end of the tunnel is a train.
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I don’t worry about playing basketball; that comes natural. I just want to have fun.
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It’s the kind of game that makes you go home and beat your wife.
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When you read the book you see that these guys aren’t holding any punches. They’re straightforward. They’re honest. They’re giving you their honest opinion.
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The main thing to do is relax and let your talent do the work.
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Well, all I can say is that people know I’m not saying anything out of malice.
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I was a Republican until they lost their minds.
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Kids are great. That’s one of the best things about our business, all the kids you get to meet. It’s a shame they have to grow up to be regular people and come to the games and call you names.
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If you’re scarde to fail, you don’t deserve to be successful.
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What does politically correct mean? If you’re fat, don’t ask me if you’re fat, because I’m gonna tell you the truth. You’re fat.
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I don’t hate anyone, at least not for more than 48 minutes, barring overtime.
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You can talk without saying a thing. I don’t ever want to be that type of person.
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I came to the realization a couple months ago that I am fat. If you get tired from walking – and that’s all that golf is – then you are officially fat.
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White folks are not going to come to see a bunch of guys with tattoos, with cornrows. I’m sorry, but anyone who thinks different, they’re stupid.
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As long as anti-gay legislation exists in any state, I strongly believe big events such as the Final Four and Super Bowl should not be held in those states’ cities.
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