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" I can't control the criticism. It's something you certainly don't appreciate, but by the same token, everybody is entitled to their opinion. "

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" You try to shut the criticism out, but it's pretty hard to do. You see people on the street, friends, people that you know are in your corner, and they come and tell you how bad they feel, and that's not the kind of conversation you want. I don't want anyone to feel bad for me. "

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" You take on what's right in front of you. You want to do the best you can with the opportunities that you have. "

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