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" The person who has inspired me my whole life is my Mom, because she taught me commitment. She sacrificed. "

Mike Krzyzewski

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" I'm fortunate now that I coach at Duke University and we've won a lot. I have some kids who haven't failed that much. But when they get to college, they're going to fail some time. That's a thing that I can help them the most with. "

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