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It's a lot easier to lose than it is to win. It's easier, but it's not more comfortable.

Bill Parcells

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Bill Parcells
Age: 83
Born: 1941
Born: August 22
American Football Player
Coach
Football Head Coach
Englewood
New Jersey
Duane Charles Parcells
Lose
Loses
Winning
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