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Just celebrate the life you had, not the life you could've had.

Magic Johnson

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Magic Johnson
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: August 14
Actor
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
Businessperson
Entrepreneur
Film Producer
Financier
Hiv Activist
Motivational Speaker
Lansing
Michigan
Earvin Magic Johnson Jr.
Earvin Johnson
Jr.
Earvin Johnson
Earvin Johnson Jr.
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I was able to see what I wanted to do, I could see the opportunity, even when others could not, and I stay committed to doing it and doing it well, no matter what.
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The real story is that I had unprotected sex. That's that. That's easy.
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People don't stop eating, and they don't stop drinking coffee.
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I'm from there. You know, when you grow up with these people and see them every day and then you look at the numbers... it was easy it was a no-brainer. And when Sony took a look, it was a no-brainer to them, too.
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When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.
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Any guy who can maintain a positive attitude without much playing time certainly earns my respect.
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Everyone thought I was going to die like a year later, they didn't know. So I helped educate sports, and then the world, that a man living with HIV can play basketball. He's not going to give it to anybody by playing basketball.
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I motivate others by making sure that they understand to go after their dreams and dont let anyone tell you you cant. If you are motivated enough and put the work in that you can achieve anything in life that you set your mind to.
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I'm at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.
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WE all have to play as a team to make the world a better place
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It all started when I got injured early in my second season. This turned out to be as difficult emotionally as physically.
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Talent is never enough. With few exceptions the best players are the hardest workers.
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I wouldn't do the 'Magic Hour' again, but I would do TV again. The 'Magic Hour' is not me. Anything I would do, I would have to be me. That is how it would work.
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You know I was a shy guy and people didn't know that and still don't know it today. I'm sure basketball brought my shyness out because of the fact that you have to do interviews, and that people are always talking to you in terms of the fans and everything.
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I tell you, it's funny because the only time I think about HIV is when I have to take my medicine twice a day.
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I only know how to play two ways: reckless and abandon.
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Even as a fierce competitor I try to smile.
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The looks, the stares, the giggles . . . I wanted to show everybody that I could do better and also that I could read.
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You can't get AIDS from a hug or a handshake or a meal with a friend.
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My diet is mostly chicken and fish. I make sure I get a lot of vegetables, a lot of fruit. I am a big fruit man, I am a vegetable man anyway. And I also get a lot of rest. That's the key I may be up early, but I'm in bed early too.
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