Magic Johnson Quotes

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• The real story is that I had unprotected sex. That's that. That's easy.
• When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.
• You can't get AIDS from a hug or a handshake or a meal with a friend.
• Young people want you to be real with them.
• Everyone thought I was going to die like a year later, they didn't know. So I helped educate sports, and then the world, that a…
• 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…
• My diet is mostly chicken and fish. I make sure I get a lot of vegetables, a lot of fruit. I am a big fruit…
• 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…
• 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…
• Being able to touch so many people through my businesses and make money while doing it, is a huge blessing.
• 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…
• Everybody on a championship team doesn't get publicity, but everyone can say he's a champion.
• Talent is never enough. With few exceptions the best players are the hardest workers.
• Any guy who can maintain a positive attitude without much playing time certainly earns my respect.
• 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. I…
• I respect women to the utmost.
• Urban America is like a foreign country in a sense.
• I have a fond place in my heart for Seattle, so I hope that an NBA team comes back to this great city, this great…
• I thank Him every chance I get - on my knees praying.
• All students should have the opportunity to receive their high school diplomas and be fully prepared for college or the workplace.

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