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The biggest difference between L.A. and Edmonton was that instead of people looking at me I was looking at them.

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Wayne Gretzky
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: January 26
Ice Hockey Coach
Ice Hockey Player
Restaurateur
The Corporation of the City of Brantford
The Great One
Wayne Douglas Gretzky
Edmonton
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The day I stop giving is the day I stop receiving. The day I stop learning is the day I stop growing. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
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Your friends, family, and kids have to understand that's your priority. It's the only way you can be successful.
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The only shot I ALWAYS miss, is the one I don't take!
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