Magic Johnson quotes - page 2

I'm at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am. (Magic Johnson)
God blessed me with two unbelievable parents, and I am just like both of them. I have the smile and charisma of my mother and the big heart of my mom, because she wants to save the world and help the world, so I am just like her. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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The audience likes their emotions to be touched. They want to laugh and cry and feel good. View quote
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My father is my idol, so I always did everything like him. He used to work two jobs and still come home happy every night. View quote
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To me, everything is wonderful. Life is wonderful. View quote
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Young people want you to be real with them. View quote
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If you're a competitive person, that stays with you. You don't stop. You always look over your shoulder. View quote
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It's a burden trying to keep a secret. It's hard. It probably takes more out of you trying to hold it and keep it than it does for you to really let it out. View quote
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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. You also have to research your competition. (Magic Johnson)
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.' View quote
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The real story is that I had unprotected sex. That's that. That's easy. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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People don't stop eating, and they don't stop drinking coffee. View quote
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Magic Johnson

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Photo: Daniel Benavides from Austin, TX, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Basketball Player
Born: August 14, 1959
Quotes count: 43
Wikipedia: Magic Johnson

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