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When I was 5 and playing against 11-year-olds, who were bigger, stronger, faster, I just had to figure out a way to play with them.
Wayne Gretzky
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Wayne Gretzky
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: January 26
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The Corporation of the City of Brantford
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Wayne Douglas Gretzky
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And people who know me would tell you that away from hockey I'm really not that competitive.
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Nothing can replace the Olympics. I love the Olympics. I was so proud when I played in '98 and I was so proud when we won in 2002.
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The only shot I ALWAYS miss, is the one I don't take!
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I'm very proud of our NHL players. I think they all handle themselves extremely well and they all work really hard.
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I just like to keep my money in the bank I'm not a big risk-taker. I don't know anything about the stock market... I stay away from things I don't know anything about.
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