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On Halloween, don't you know back when you were little, your mom tells you don't eat any candy until she checks it? I used to be so tempted to eat my candy on the way to other people's houses. That used to be such a tease.
Derrick Rose
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Derrick Rose
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: October 4
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McDonald's is over with. But chips and candy and stuff, it's going to be hard to get away from that.
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I have a lot of confidence in my shot and I'm willing to shoot it no matter what.
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Hard work isn't enough. You got to believe
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To have a strong community of people who believe in your potential can make all the difference in the world. So many people have invested in me and I want to do the same for Chicago’s teens.
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I never had a problem with a coach in my life, no matter what team I've been in on.
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I still have goals. Seeing those doubters out there, it's gonna be funny seeing them eat their words.
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