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Kids are great. That's one of the best things about our business, all the kids you get to meet. It's a shame they have to grow up to be regular people and come to the games and call you names.
Charles Barkley
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Charles Barkley
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: February 20
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Well, all I can say is that people know I'm not saying anything out of malice.
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