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I love Hawaii. I really enjoy surfing in Oahu, and Waianae is such a great area. And Maui - I like Maui a lot, too.

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Troy Polamalu
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: April 19
American Football Player
Football Player
Sports Executive
Garden Grove
California
Troy Aumua Polamalu
Troy Benjamin Aumua
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On the field is a place where you can just let it loose and react to everything with violence.
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I am a National Football League player of American Samoan heritage. Because of my status as a professional athlete, I have been blessed to play a role in educating players and fans about the culture and history of America's southernmost territory.
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I've always been fascinated by the military, the discipline they have and the sacrifices they make to defend the country. It's something I've always been interested in.
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My hair has become part of my identity it's almost an appendage to me.
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It's the perfect environment for prayer. Chanting in Greek is like a beautiful opera, but way better.
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I don't feel that I need a tattoo to represent myself as a Samoan or a Christian.
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