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My expectations are greater than the average fan's but, I'm more realistic than the top prognosticators.

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
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Fans
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Psychology

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