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" Cancer is a scary thing and you have to deal with it seriously. "

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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" When I was 17, I worked in a mentoring program in Harlem designed to improve the community. That's when I first gained an appreciation of the Harlem Renaissance, a time when African-Americans rose to prominence in American culture. For the first time, they were taken seriously as artists, musicians, writers, athletes, and as political thinkers. "

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" When the doctor told me I had cancer, I was scared. "

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" Yoga is just good for you. "

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" Fundamental preparation is always effective. Work on those parts of your game that are fundamentally weak. "

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" The word 'leukemia' is a very frightening word. In many instances, it's a killer and it's something that you have to deal with in a very serious and determined way if you're going to beat it. "

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" I saw Islam as the correct way to live, and I chose to try to live that way. "

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" I have always thought that writers come with any variety of attributes. Some are capable and some aren't. "

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" I always thought I could do a good job coaching, but the opportunities have not presented themselves. "

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