I got blessed from my mom. She's the personality; she's the one who smiled, so I took on part of her, and… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I wanted to do two things when I was growing up, about your age. I wanted to play in the NBA, and… — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
The looks, the stares, the giggles . . . I wanted to show everybody that I could do better and also that I could read. — Magic Johnson Copy Share Image
I was able to see what I wanted to do, I could see the opportunity, even when others could not, and I… — 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