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If I was racing in 2015, no, I wouldn't do it again because I don't think you have to. If you take me back to 1995, when doping was completely pervasive, I would probably do it again.

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Lance Armstrong
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: September 18
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Twenty-plus-year career, 500 drug controls worldwide, in and out of competition. Never a failed test. I rest my case.
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So if there is a purpose to the suffering that is cancer, I think it must be this: it's meant to improve us.
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The answer is hard work. What are you doing on Christmas Eve? Are you riding your bike? January 1st - are you riding your bike?
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I've given gifts in the Tour de France and it's come back to bit me. So no gifts.
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