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“I've tried, at every step in life, to find a lesson. And accepting criticism with the same grace that you do the applause is something every young athlete needs to learn. ... I think it served me well to learn how to handle everything that came with the game's ups and downs. Some people call it growing another layer of skin. I just call it growing up.”

Quote by Dan Marino

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Dan Marino, born on September 15, 1961, is a former American professional football player renowned for his exceptional performance in American football. He played as a quarterback and spent his entire career with the Miami Dolphins. Marino won multiple awards during his career, including five NFL MVP awards. more

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