People see me high-fivin' and smiling on the court, and they don't think that's me. But it is. I just want to… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I often tell people when you make a mistake, you not only hurt yourself, but you hurt the ones that love you. — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
If people around you aren't going anywhere, if their dreams are no bigger than hanging out on the corner, or if they're… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I try to hire people I don't have to motivate. But I do motivate the people working with and for me. — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I'm at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am. — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom. Just like right now with the… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I really want people to know that I've worked hard, very hard, to get to where I am today.. this didn't just… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
Most people who are healthy, and I'm healthy, can't even live my life. Trust me. I get up 530-6 every morning. I'm… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I love business. I love helping urban communities grow. I love putting people to work of color. I love making sure.. like… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I met wonderful people playing in the NBA. Whether it is the officials, the scorekeepers, all the people who work for the… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I tell people to look at me and understand that everybody first told me that I couldn't be a 6-foot, 9-inch point… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
Being able to touch so many people through my businesses and make money while doing it, is a huge blessing. — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I enjoy being the messenger for God in terms of letting people know about HIV and AIDS. — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I'll hear people say every so often that having HIV must not be so bad - 'Just look at Magic and how… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I guess when people ask what is the biggest transition to the NBA from college, it is definitely defense and the mental… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
No one plans to get sick or hurt - I certainly didn't - but most people will need medical care at some… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I'm from there. You know, when you grow up with these people and see them every day and then you look at… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
Manhood is taking care of your family and being able to bless other people. Not yourself - but whether you can bless… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
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.… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
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… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
With businesses, you go to the same places because you like the service, you like the people and they take care of… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
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… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I was around when my father finished the last payment of his house. I remember like it was yesterday. He had worked… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I have to tell you, I'm proudest of my life off the court. There will always be great basketball players who bounce… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
Christmas Day was special because everybody is watching at home. That's what I loved about Christmas Day because it shined the spotlight… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
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.… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
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… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I like to take walks in the park by myself, where no one can bother me and I can think. — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
If you come to me and say, 'Hey look I'm a racist,' or 'I discriminate against blacks,' or 'I don't like you because you're… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I want to be here for a long time, so I am going to do everything I have to do to be here. — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
