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.
CHARLES BARKLEYMy initial response was to sue her for defamation of character, but then I realized that I had no character.
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He’s got to bring something stronger than that. That’s like bringing milk to a bar, it’s not strong enough
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When I speak to kids I tell them, ‘Hey, you think your parents are a pain in the ass now, but they’re going to get smarter as you get older.’
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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 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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My message is simple: take control of your life.
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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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Preseason is just a way to screw fans out of money.
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Just because you say something doesn’t make it controversial, and it doesn’t make you a bad person.
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The older I get, the faster I was.
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People always say turn the other cheek. If you turn the other cheek, I’m gonna hit you in the other cheek too.
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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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I like to help poor people who got no chance. If rich people don’t, who will? Not other poor people, that’s for sure.
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Being black or white isn’t an accomplishment. What you do with your life – or what you accomplish with your life – dictates what you should be proud of.
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But when I see a story on welfare on television, they only show black people.
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I’m not paid to be a role model. I’m paid to wreak havoc on the basketball court.
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