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“I was always the underdog that everyone identified with, and I still think I'm that way. But if you're on the other side of the fence on a certain issue, your opinion is going to change. And that was the part I was scared of, because I built my reputation on being this guy who's all about football - and I am, and I'm still the same guy, that doesn't change.”

Quote by Andrew Hawkins

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Andrew Hawkins, born on March 10, 1986, is a renowned football player. He has had an impressive career, playing for several clubs and achieving significant success with his national team. more

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