When I first found out I had HIV, I had to find somebody who was living with it, who could help me understand my journey and what I was going to have to deal with day-to-day.
MAGIC JOHNSONStanding on that platform, I said a silent prayer. I thanked God for giving me the strength and the opportunity to come back, to play basketball again, and to be part of that whole magnificent Olympic experience. It’s a memory I will always cherish.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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Everyone thought I was going to die like a year later, they didn’t know.
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The looks, the stares, the giggles . . . I wanted to show everybody that I could do better and also that I could read.
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I guess when people ask what is the biggest transition to the NBA from college, it is definitely defense and the mental part.
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I am a businessman. This is what I do each and every day. I love it. I love coming to work. I never have a bad day.
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Being able to touch so many people through my businesses and make money while doing it, is a huge blessing.
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If you want someone to be your mentor, you better be ready to listen and be humbled.
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When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.
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The attitude that I’m going to show everybody, I’m going to work hard to get better and better.
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The important thing is this Just because I’m doing well doesn’t mean that they’re going to do well if they get HIV. A lot of people have died since I have announced. This disease is not going anywhere.
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The real story is that I had unprotected sex. That’s that. That’s easy.
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I want to make sure I am still here to make sure my two young [sons] become men.
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You’re the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it.
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I really want people to know that I’ve worked hard, very hard, to get to where I am today.. this didn’t just happen overnight.
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I tell you, it’s funny because the only time I think about HIV is when I have to take my medicine twice a day.
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Most people who are healthy, and I’m healthy, can’t even live my life.
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