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“Don't try to be something you're not. If you're goofy, be goofy if you're serious be serious. And no matter what, give everything you have and enjoy it while you can because it can all be taken away from you at any given moment.”

Quote by Derek Holland

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Derek Holland is an American professional baseball player born on October 9, 1986. He is known for his exceptional pitching skills and stable control as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. more

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