My father was a great example of a strong and good man and Christian man, and my mother taught all my six sisters how to be young ladies and mothers and how to take care of your family. And so I think they were – they still are – great examples for all of us to their kids and to the world, too.
MAGIC JOHNSONI remember like it was yesterday. He had worked all those years to own that house and he cried. He was so excited and so happy and I want to see other people get that feeling, too.
More Magic Johnson Quotes
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When I’m under the gun and I’ve got pressure on me, I don’t panic. I look for the right solution, and then I go for it.
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If you want to be successful, you have to be willing to use every connection you’ve got.
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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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Assists is what Earvin is all about. That’s what my whole life has been, assisting others.
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Once Michael gets up there he says, ‘Well, maybe I’ll just hang up here in the air for a while, just sit back.’ Then all of a sudden, he says, ‘Well, maybe I’ll 360.
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Research your idea. See if there’s a demand. A lot of people have great ideas, but they don’t know if there’s a need for it.
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I met wonderful people playing in the NBA. Whether it is the officials, the scorekeepers, all the people who work for the NBA, not just for the Lakers, but I’m talking about just for the league itself.
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I love business. I love helping urban communities grow. I love putting people to work of color. I love making sure – like right now the whole mortgage crisis, I want to help people get back into their homes.
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I started in business over 25 years ago and have found a way to build on what I’ve learned through every partnership and opportunity.
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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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If you hate to lose, you do whatever you need to do to make sure you’re business is successful.
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When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.
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I’m from there. You know, when you grow up with these people and see them every day and then you look at the numbers… it was easy; it was a no-brainer. And when Sony took a look, it was a no-brainer to them, too.
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Don’t give up! Be friends with people who help you work hard.
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Life doesnt stop because something happens to you.
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