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Health is a function of three things. 1. Luck 2. Genetics and 3. Choices in your lifestyle.

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Bill Walton
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: November 5
Basketball Player
La Mesa
California
William Theodore Walton
William Theodore Walton III
Three
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Genetics
Lifestyle
Luck
Function
Health
Choices

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I live by the motto of chase your dream, make your dream your job, make your job your life.
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I grew up in a classical music household. My dad is a phenomenal musician who can play any and all instruments, can sight read, can play by ear.
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We can never thank David Stern enough. His vision to use basketball to improve the quality of our lives to make this world a better and saner place, that guy, is the most important man in the history of basketball.
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