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" I was recently very fortunate to have been introduced to Mohamed Al Fayed, a man I respect and admire immensely for what he has accomplished in his life and - above all - what he has given others. "

Shahid Khan

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Lessons

You

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Shahid Khan

Feeling

Sense

" Toronto is a world-class city. You don't have a debate here about immigration because you need it to just maintain your pensions: that's dependent on people coming in to fund that. And again, I don't want to be controversial, but I think the average education level in Canada is probably higher than in the United States. "

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" Jacksonville has exceptionally good talent in the areas of modality activities. "

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" You can do anything you want to do. You have to work hard, you have to create your own luck, and you have to have some luck also. "

" I had to overcome a lot of barriers. Until 1947, it was illegal for people from the subcontinent to migrate to the U.S. The subcontinentals were the last ethnic minority to gain citizenship. You assimilate. My name was too hard. They said, 'Shad is what we are calling you.' You go with the flow. "

" I really believe in fate or destiny, and I believe the Jacksonville Jaguars were my destiny. I believe, when it's all said and done, it couldn't have worked out better for me... man, oh man, this was just perfect. "

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Shahid Khan

First

London

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" You balance sport and business by having a sustainable model for a club and by winning. Because winning makes people feel better. "

" I have no regrets about buying Fulham. Absolutely not. This is a perfect club for what we wanted to do. It's absolutely historic, small, and has just the perfect fan base. "

" One good thing about being in business is you learn to compromise. And so you learn to strike a deal that maybe isn't what you were looking for but is better than what you've got. "

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" I've said this before: a homeless guy in Detroit has more mojo than a millionaire in Jacksonville. "

Shahid Khan

Before

Said

" We have made a great effort to stabilize the Jaguars, and London has played a key part in that. We see the Jaguars as an engine and catalyst for the overall growth of Jacksonville, and I believe we have proven our commitment beyond a doubt. "

" You can't confuse safety with religion or national origin. "

" Mohamed Al Fayed took Fulham from the second tier to where they are today. "

Shahid Khan

Where

Took