I think some of the pressure comes from the expectations of other people. Like if your father played baseball, they expect you to be the big lifesaver or something when you play a sport.
BARRY BONDSI like to be against the odds.
More Barry Bonds Quotes
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I think everyone needs to be a role model, period.
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When I was playing, it would be whatever role I wanted. Now it’s whatever they ask me to do, which I kind of like better.
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Sometimes I surprise my own damn self.
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I’m clean, I’ve always been clean.
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I’m a very private person. My life story isn’t for everybody.
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I’d like to help educate kids about the Major Leagues – what to anticipate, what to expect, what they’ll need to do to prepare themselves.
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Losing dad (Bobby Bonds) was the worst thing in the world.
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I don’t know what my future is.
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I don’t know what you guys say, but at home, life is way different from baseball.
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I like to be against the odds. I’m not afraid to be lonely at the top. With me, it’s just the satisfaction of the game. Just performance.
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I don’t sign for white people.
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I’m not afraid to be lonely at the top.
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There is nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run.
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I was a momma’s boy. I didn’t get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpark.
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My life is in shambles. It is crazy. It couldn’t get any crazier. I’m just trying to stay sane.
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I like to be against the odds.
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Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.
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I don’t ever remember having any bad times here in Pittsburgh.
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But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.
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I could learn how to press ‘Record’ on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.
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I’ve always played for the acceptance of my godfather (Willie Mays) and father (Bobby Bonds).
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Baseball is just my job.
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I know when I’m off alignment. I know when my body is out of adjustment. If your body is there, then mentally, you’ll be there. If your body feels good, then your mind feels good and your are going to feel better about your game.
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There’s not too many rich black people in this world.
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I have a chef who makes sure that I’m getting the right amounts of carbs, proteins and fats throughout the day to keep me at my max performance level.
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I don’t know if steroids are going to help you in baseball. I just don’t believe it. I don’t believe steroids can help eye-hand coordination and technically hit a baseball.
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