Magic Johnson

“HIV does not make people dangerous to know, so you can shake their hands and give them a hug: Heaven knows they need it.”

“Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates.”

“All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.”

“I'm a big believer in dreaming. If you don't dream it, you can't become it.”

“You're the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it.”

“Talent is never enough. With few exceptions the best players are the hardest workers.”

“When you face a crisis, you know who your true friends are.”

“I grew up poor, but I didn't have poor dreams.”

“If you're a competitive person, you want to be the best.”

“I love to be in the ballpark. I love to just go out and have a good time.”

“You don't have to be Magic to be special. You're already special, you're you.”

“When you are a successful business person, you are only as good as your team.”

“Just celebrate the life you had, not the life you could've had.”

“I'm a businessman. This is what I do each and every day. I love it. I love coming to work.”

“Everybody on a championship team doesn't get publicity, but they're important.”