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My grandfather and my uncle both died from colorectal cancer, my d

My grandfather and my uncle both died from colorectal cancer, my dad almost died from it and I have the gene for it. – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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A lot of young players dont really know much about the history of the game and a lot of them are missing out on what the game is all about, especially the whole concept of sportsmanship and teamwork. – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Jackie Robinson, as an athlete and as someone who was trying to make a stand for equality, he was exemplary. – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Equality
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I try to be a hard boiled sometimes. My kids see right through it. Im acting. Its always, When I say youll be back at 11, that means 11, not 11.15. Do you hear me!? Then, Yeah, Dad. – Liam Neeson

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Playing music has always felt very natural. You know, you do try to do other things, and you do learn lessons that way, but, eventually – well… if your dad is a plumber, you become a plumber. Its the family business, and I felt like I was taking over the family business. – Dhani Harrison

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My dad came out of the Roosevelt era and the Depression. One person and one party made a difference in his life. Thats what everybody forgot when they called my father and other people political bosses. – Richard M. Daley

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My dads one of my biggest heroes. I also think Paul Newmans an inspiration. I know a lot of people say that, but I love that hes a great role model and a humanitarian. I admire people who dont necessarily want to change the world, but try to make it a better environment. – Alex Pettyfer

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