In this country, don't forget, a habit is no damn private hell. There's no solitary confinement outside of jail. A habit is hell for those you love. And in this country it's the worst kind of hell for those who love you.
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I thought the Billie Holiday comparison was beautiful. I think, Wow, what a wonderful, creative, helpful spirit. She's someone who wanted to help others by sharing her emotion. That's what I do, too, so I think that's a great comparison.
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You've got to have something to eat and a little love in your life before you can hold still for any damn body's sermon on how to behave.
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All dope can do for you is kill you the long hard way. And it can kill the people you love right along with you.
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To survive there, you need the ambition of a Latin-American revolutionary, the ego of a grand opera tenor, and the physical stamina of a cow pony.
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People say, 'Do you know how much a million dollars is?' I don't have a clue. How many Big Macs will it buy me?
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... today, you just walk on the court, throw up the ball, roll over your arm, and make $100,000. I killed myself for $100,000.
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Be bold. If you are going to make an error, make a doozy, and don't be afraid to hit the ball.
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Honesty is the best part of any art form. If you don't have that, you're kidding yourself and your listener.
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Age is of no importance unless you are a cheese.
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Champions take responsibility. When the ball is coming over the net, you can be sure I want the ball.
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Practice makes perfect, but nobody's perfect so why practice?
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Billie Joe: Do you have a problem? I have a gun. I'll shoot you. No problem.
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