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If I didn't even stand a chance of winning races and competing for the title, I don't think I would be that interested in continuing my career.

Michael Schumacher

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Michael Schumacher
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: January 3
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If you do things to the limit, and don’t purposely go over that limit, then I think it’s fine to do whatever you want. So long as you enjoy it. That’s what’s important.
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I like to share my life, and spend time with someone I love. That has worked 100 per cent with my wife.
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