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People ask me, 'Would you ever want to play professional golf?' And I'm like, 'No. No, no, no, no. Just because I can hit a good shot every now and then doesn't make me a pro.'

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Mia Hamm
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: March 17
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Success breeds success.
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I know I wouldn't be here, and all of us wouldn't be here, without certain sacrifices and certain stands that people have made -- not just women, but men stepping up and supporting what we do and how we do it.
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I'm not someone who goes around the locker room before a game trying to motivate my teammates. I don't say a lot before the game. I don't say a lot in general. It takes too much energy to do that.
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I am happy that the young girls have a lot more choices these days and an opportunity to feel better about themselves.
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I was given a tremendous gift in terms of athleticism. Maybe it was because I wasn't so confident in other areas.
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I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.
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Sports can do so much. It's given me confidence, self-esteem, discipline, and motivation.
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There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.
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It isn't sacrifice if you love what you're doing.
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