You know I was a shy guy and people didn’t know that and still don’t know it today. I’m sure basketball brought my shyness out because of the fact that you have to do interviews, and that people are always talking to you in terms of the fans and everything.
MAGIC JOHNSONAny guy who can maintain a positive attitude without much playing time certainly earns my respect.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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Everybody on a championship team doesn’t get publicity, but everyone can say he’s a champion.
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All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.
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I enjoy being the messenger for God in terms of letting people know about HIV and AIDS.
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I am a businessman. This is what I do each and every day. I love it. I love coming to work. I never have a bad day.
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Young people want you to be real with them.
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WE all have to play as a team to make the world a better place
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In life, winning and losing will both happen. What is never acceptable is quitting.
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Everyone thought I was going to die like a year later, they didn’t know.
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People don’t stop eating, and they don’t stop drinking coffee.
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Research your idea. See if there’s a demand. A lot of people have great ideas, but they don’t know if there’s a need for it.
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I was able to see what I wanted to do, I could see the opportunity, even when others could not, and I stay committed to doing it and doing it well, no matter what.
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The first year was hard for me to deal with. The second year was a little bit easier, but still difficult. It took me five years to get it out of me. It was a difficult moment, a difficult time.
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They said playing basketball would kill me. Well, not playing basketball was killing me.
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I only know how to play two ways: reckless and abandon.
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Because if you’re going to lose, lose. I’m serious.
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