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Athlete Quote by Don Zimmer

“What you lack in talent can be made up with desire, hustle, and giving 110 percent all the time.” quote by Don Zimmer — Download Open image

“What you lack in talent can be made up with desire, hustle, and giving 110 percent all the time.”

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