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Poor people cannot rely on the government to come to help you in times of need. You have to get your education. Then nobody can control your destiny.

Charles Barkley

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Charles Barkley
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: February 20
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It's kinda great to see the Celtics doin well again cuz that was so much fun in my day to go to the Boston Garden and they spit at you and throw things at you and talk about your mom. It sounds like dinner at Kenny Smith's house.
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I think anybody who is racist is an idiot whether they are black or white.
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We don't need refs, but I guess white guys need something to do.
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