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" That is one of my greatest strengths. I am not afraid to face challenges or any matchup in the league. "
Paul Pierce
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" Eating right is part of my lifestyle now. "
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" I worked at a hospital for a week. And at a golf course when I was in college at Kansas for about a week. The tips weren't good so I quit. "
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