I 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.’
CHARLES BARKLEYPeople always say he can run and he can jump. So can a deer and you wouldn’t put a deer in the game.
More Charles Barkley Quotes
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Curling is not a sport. I called my grandmother and told her she could win a gold medal because they have dusting in the Olympics now.
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You can’t start a diet in the middle of the week, that’s just stupid.
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I’m not a role model. Just because I dunk a basketball doesn’t mean I should raise your kids.
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I just wish all these young black kids would realize how significant it is to stop acting a fool out there, killing each other, not getting their education. You know, people have died to put us in a situation to be successful.
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I played against him (Wilkins) in college. Getting nominated with him, that’s pretty cool.
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We’re just playing basketball. It’s not like we’re going out to have unprotected sex with Magic.
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This is why I hate white people. You guys try to turn everything into a racial issue.
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The older I get, the faster I was.
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I don’t hate anyone, at least not for more than 48 minutes, barring overtime.
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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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Christian is going to be the strongest man in the NBA next year, because all he’s been doing all summer is carrying around the luggage for 11 guys.
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I’m afraid of the skeletons in my closet. I’ve got a whole cemetery full of them.
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I want to be a politician. I think I understand how the system works, I think a lot of politicians are corrupt, and it’s about time we put some people in there who are going to look out for the majority of the people instead of the rich people.
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The main thing to do is relax and let your talent do the work.
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Half Man, Half Sit-Out-The-Season.
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