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I know I'm never as good or bad as one single performance. I've never believed in my critics or my worshippers, and I've always been able to leave the game at the arena.

Charles Barkley

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Charles Barkley
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: February 20
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If you are an ugly woman, you have no chance of getting a TV job.
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I played against him (Wilkins) in college. Getting nominated with him, that's pretty cool.
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Sometimes I have to criticize guys to try to make it fun, I mean, I'm out there trying to bust other people. I want all these guys to do well, but when they do something stupid or don't play well, I try not to kill 'em, I try to make 'em laugh a little bit.
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The most underrated player in NBA history is Dominique Wilkins. Right behind him is Gary Payton. He never has gotten the respect he deserves. If he doesn't spend the rest of his days in Seattle, I hope he goes someplace where he has a chance to win a title.
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I was a Republican until they lost their minds
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