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" I'm a mama's boy above all. "

Shaquille O'Neal

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" I've been playing on Christmas for the last 10, 11, 12 years. So just got to get up early with the babies, and give them their toys and try to get a nap in and just come to play. "

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" I was a medium-level juvenile delinquent from Newark who always dreamed about doing a movie. "

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" But, hey I did everything the right way and earned my spot in this game, nothing was given to me. "

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