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We all choke. Winners know how to handle choking better than losers.

John McEnroe

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John McEnroe
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: February 16
Journalist
Tennis Coach
Tennis Player
John Patrick McEnroe
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Choke
Loser
Winner
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Choking
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Losers
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