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For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a professional hockey player.

Mario Lemieux

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Mario Lemieux
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: October 5
Ice Hockey Player
Montreal
Quebec
Hockey
Professional
Player
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Of course, my family has been a big reason for me to come back, especially my son who loves the game of hockey - he was a big reason for me coming back.
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When I'm able to see the ice ahead of time when I get the puck, I'm able to make some pretty good plays.
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Oh, I did stop smoking a long time ago.
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I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past.
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The first few games that we played against some of the teams, the young guys, you know, want a stick sign or photo sign, and I think that they respect what I have achieved throughout my career.
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When someone screams at me to hurry up, I slow down.
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Depending on how we start the season, I can play center or wing... It doesn't matter to me.
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I think the game has opened up, and that's why I decided to come back and try to be a part of it.
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I don't order fries with my club sandwich.
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I think that with a lot of hard work and dedication, I feel that I could be the best in the world. I'm still only 35 years old... I have a fresh start physically and mentally, and I feel that I can achieve my goal to be the best again.
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I didn't speak English until I came to Pittsburgh.
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Every day is a great day for hockey.
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I think we have to show some pride in the jersey that we are wearing, and can’t quit.
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Red wine is a great accompaniment to meat.
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Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be.
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I'm sorry I didn't feel any better or play any better, but that's what happens at the end of careers.
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I've gone through back surgery a couple times, and of course, my radiation treatments for six weeks got me to the point where I was not able to play at the level that I was accustomed to.
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When it comes to hockey, it's been in my blood since I was 3 or 4 years old. I love coaching the kids, especially at that level.
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Play without fear, and you will be successful.
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My body's feeling it a little bit. But one good thing, my back is in good shape, and that's my main concern. I know that my legs are going to take awhile to get back to where I was a few years ago, but as long as my back is solid, I feel that I can play many years.
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