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“Skating alone is an art. Doing it on a substance? I don't know. That's got to be tough.”

Quote by Wayne Gretzky

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Wayne Gretzky, born on January 26, 1961, is a renowned Canadian ice hockey player. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time. Gretzky's achievements in the NHL, where he played, are extraordinary, and he is known for his 9 scoring titles, 8 MVP awards, and 14 All-Star Game appearances. He led his teams to win 4 Stanley Cups. more

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