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" The thing is, I don't do these things for recognition, being a good teammate, being a positive member of the community. I do them because those things make me whole and complete. "

Dwyane Wade

Good

Positive

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" Man, anytime the ball goes through the basket. It doesn't matter if it's a jumper or a drive. Any time the ball goes through the basket, and it's going through consistently, it's demoralizing for any opponent. "

" To wear a gray tweed suit, you have to be mature and confident in yourself. Some people can't pull it off. "

" As long as you put on a jersey, no matter what kind of jersey it is, as long as you're supporting the game of basketball, I enjoy it. "

" People don't need to necessarily see me in the jersey to understand who I am and what message I'm trying to get across with the things that I'm marketing. "

Dwyane Wade

I Am

Trying

" My job, my whole life, I've always had that kind of doubter, people have always doubted me. And I don't know how I would succeed without it. So I welcome it, and it gives me a challenge, and I will see if I can live up to my challenge. "

" Wherever you go, things change you. I mean, obviously moving to Miami and becoming part of the NBA has given me a different perspective on style than I had when I lived in Chicago or Milwaukee. "

Dwyane Wade

Perspective

Style

" I supported Obama because of his relationships. A lot of the things he believes in, you would say that it's not in the best interest for someone in my tax bracket, but it's not about that. It's about him making the world better and making it equal and even all around, and that's what I'm supporting when I supported Obama. "

" Whenever there is a big game and people don't think I can do it, I always play my hardest, and now it has become a part of me. "

" I'm on a team with LeBron James and Chris Bosh, and they both dress well. It gets competitive. If I don't bring my A game, they're going to outshine me. "

" The biggest thing is to let your voice be heard, let your story be heard. "

" I've been successful in different areas, but nothing brings a smile to my face more than my oldest son, Zaire, and my second son, Zion, saying the kind word of 'Dad.' "

" The Miami Heat floor is great, but a lot of them are not. "

" I understand being the villain is what people like. People play to that. They want to know about the villain. "

" Whenever I feel like I'm getting too far away from where I need to be, I think about my sons and the legacy I have to leave for them - and it always brings me back to reality. "

" My upbringing involves individuals who helped me along the way. I don't think I would be here today without that support. "

Dwyane Wade

Support

Way

" I was probably a terrible husband, but I pride myself on being a good dad. "

" The biggest thing, and what I told some of the partners in the summit, was me thanking them for their constant support with everything that I've been through the last couple years on and off the court. "

Dwyane Wade

Years

Support

" I'm happy that I can focus on my body a little bit. I'm not happy to get surgery, but I'm happy that I can focus on getting better. "

" I'm scared of needles. "

Dwyane Wade

Needles

Scared

" It's about taking advantage of the opportunities you have right now, and right now we're in a position where you call somebody and they're willing to pick up and take the call because they're a fan, you have to take advantage of that and have a chance to capitalize on your ideas. "

" I grew up in the inner city of Chicago, and then I moved to Robbins, and it kind of raised me. When I was in college, I actually had them change the starting lineup to say 'from Robbins, Illinois' instead of 'Chicago, Illinois.' "

Dwyane Wade

City

Say

" Yeah, at first people were talking about me. But now everyone is wearing their clothes more fitted. "

Dwyane Wade

Talking

Clothes

" When you have kids, they are the consistent things in your life. They don't change no matter what's going on. They love you. They are more honest than anybody will be. "

" At 9 years old, I moved in with my father because my mother could no longer care for me. Looking back, I now see so many similarities between my own childhood and that of my sons. My father stepped in when I needed him, and that gave me the chance for a better life. That's what I'm doing for my boys now. "

" Unless you sit down and talk to your dad and say, 'Why weren't you there?' and he says, 'I'm going to really tell you the truth,' then you won't know. "

" I think the biggest thing I've learned is to not really worry what people will say or think about what you wear. You have to wear what feels good on you, what you feel comfortable in. And I've just learned to not really care. "

" Anytime an artist puts your name in a song, it's unbelievable. It never gets old. "

" Fatherhood is the best thing that could happen to me, and I'm just glad I can share my voice. "

" Yes, it's true - I love the roar of the crowd. When the fans are with you, their voices come together in a big booming rush of sound that you can actually feel in your body - almost like a wave that lifts you and carries you past your own limits. "