All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.
MAGIC JOHNSONThe first year was hard for me to deal with. The second year was a little bit easier, but still difficult. It took me five years to get it out of me. It was a difficult moment, a difficult time.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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In life, winning and losing will both happen. What is never acceptable is quitting.
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I was able to see what I wanted to do, I could see the opportunity, even when others could not, and I stay committed to doing it and doing it well, no matter what.
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I’m at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.
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You know I was a shy guy and people didn’t know that and still don’t know it today. I’m sure basketball brought my shyness out because of the fact that you have to do interviews, and that people are always talking to you in terms of the fans and everything.
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A lot of black guys always ask me, ‘Did Larry Bird really play that good?’ I said, ‘Larry Bird is so good it’s frightening.’
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Because if you’re going to lose, lose. I’m serious.
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The first year was hard for me to deal with. The second year was a little bit easier, but still difficult. It took me five years to get it out of me. It was a difficult moment, a difficult time.
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And we knew that all of the other leagues were at home and millions of people were watching. So it made it a special day to play on Christmas.
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Most people who are healthy, and I’m healthy, can’t even live my life.
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On the best tactic when playing alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar- Just give him the ball.
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If somebody says no to you, or if you get cut, Michael Jordan was cut his first year, but he came back and he was the best ever. That is what you have to have.
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So I helped educate sports, and then the world, that a man living with HIV can play basketball. He’s not going to give it to anybody by playing basketball.
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I love coming to work. I never have a bad day.
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I enjoy being the messenger for God in terms of letting people know about HIV and AIDS.
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I’m a big believer in dreaming. If you don’t dream it, you can’t become it.
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