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 BARKLEYListening to a woman is almost as bad as losing to one. There are only three things that women are better at than men: cleaning, cooking, and having sex.
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I’m just what America needs: another unemployed black man.
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I don’t care what people think. people are stupid.
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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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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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When you read the book you see that these guys aren’t holding any punches. They’re straightforward. They’re honest. They’re giving you their honest opinion.
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The meek may inherit the earth, but they wont get the ball from me.
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Kids are great. That’s one of the best things about our business, all the kids you get to meet. It’s a shame they have to grow up to be regular people and come to the games and call you names.
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I’m not paid to be a role model, parents should be role models.
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Poor people cannot rely on the government to come to help you in times of need. You have to get your education. Then nobody can control your destiny.
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If I weren’t earning $3 million a year to dunk a basketball, most people on the street would run in the other direction if they saw me coming.
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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 think anybody who is racist is an idiot whether they are black or white.
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But when I see a story on welfare on television, they only show black people.
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If you’re scarde to fail, you don’t deserve to be successful.
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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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