Music is critical in our lives and culture. It’s the inspiration that drives us. It’s also the window to our souls. It’s a reflection as to who we are, what we stand for and where we’re going.
BILL WALTONThat’s what I tried to share in this book, Back From The Dead, the ability to learn, to dream, to hope. In a world that is far too often selling fear and death, I’m selling hope and life and success and that’s why I chose to be part of the Grateful Dead.
More Bill Walton Quotes
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If Anthony Johnson ever gets a jumper, who’s going to stop him?
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I can think. I can sleep. I can move. I can ride my bike. I can dream.
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I went to my first show [of the Grateful Dead], got right up front and never left. The incredible excitement, the family, the spirit, the hope, the happiness, all the different things I love and live for in life are there.
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I mean, I’m 6-foot-11, I’ve got red hair, freckles, I’m a goofy, nerdy-looking guy, I’ve got a speech impediment-I stutter and stammer all the time-and I’m a Deadhead.
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We can never thank David Stern enough. His vision to use basketball to improve the quality of our lives to make this world a better and saner place, that guy, is the most important man in the history of basketball.
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I’m a lifelong stutterer.
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Anytime you bring Michael Olowokandi on to your team, disaster is soon to follow.
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Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they’re 21 years old.
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Bill Russell was my favorite player of all-time.
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When you intercept the ball with your stomach, that is great defense
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The passions I have in my life are my family, music, books, I’m an avid plant collector, and I love to ride my bike.
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No matter how good you get, there’s always something further out there.
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Life is easy when you’re hot. But what happens when the ball bounces the other way? You just keep getting back up and climbing up.
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I’ve got my iPod and I’ve got it on shuffle. If I’m not ready for one, I’ll click to the next one. My wife, Lori, and our children, Adam, Nate, Chris, and Luke, will all tell you that when I find one I like it can stay on repeat for weeks on end.
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When I’m at a show, I’m yelling and cheering. I’m with those guys [the Grateful Dead].
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