Quote by Evander Holyfield
I came up poor. My mother only had a fourth-grade education. My da

I came up poor. My mother only had a fourth-grade education. My dad didnt have any education at all. But they were very structured. They worked hard. You know, they didnt complain. They didnt murmur. And they believe in the Christ. – Evander Holyfield

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No. I probably do better not being in politics. They have too much control over you when you are in politics. – Evander Holyfield

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Well, when I think of steroids I think of an image. You have the advantage over someone, which is a form of cheating. I guess it wouldnt be right unless it was legal for everybody. Reason its not legal for everybody is because it can hurt people seriously. – Evander Holyfield

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Well, number one I like dancing. Number two I knew it would be challenging because I had never done this type of dance before. I always wanted to and I happened to have the courage to go out there and give it my best shot. – Evander Holyfield

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My father loved people, children and pets. – Tony Visconti

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But my father was also the one who told me I needed to clean up my mouth or Id never find a man. Whats very important to him is manners. Show up on time. Always send thank-you letters. He is one of the more thoughtful humans Ive ever met. Hes a great man and a very good dad. – Zosia Mamet

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My dad lived till he was 78, my mum was in her 80s, and Ive got two uncles who are in their 90s now. – Ron Wood

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Im not sure what the future holds but I do know that Im going to be positive and not wake up feeling desperate. As my dad said Nic, it is what it is, its not what it should have been, not what it could have been, it is what it is. – Nicole Kidman

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