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It's a burden trying to keep a secret. It's hard. It probably takes more out of you trying to hold it and keep it than it does for you to really let it out.

Magic Johnson

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Magic Johnson
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: August 14
Actor
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Film Producer
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Earvin Magic Johnson Jr.
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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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