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“It is an immense privilege to be able to play in the NHL. I was very blessed and a lot of things went my way to be able to make it.”

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Pat LaFontaine

Pat LaFontaine, born on February 22, 1965, is a renowned ice hockey player. He has made significant achievements in the sport of ice hockey and has been honored with numerous awards. more

“A lot of people think that you have to specialize in one sport from an early age in order to turn pro. Most of my teammates played a lot of different sports when we were kids. I liked to golf, water ski and play baseball. That helped me develop other aspects of my game and made me WANT to be on the ice even more once hockey season started.”

People Thinking Want Made Different Play Kids Age Order Turns Games Sports Water Aspect Baseball Seasons Golf Ice Hockey Teammate Skis

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“I have a brother who practiced every bit as much as I did, but he never made pro. In order to make it as a pro you have to develop your God-given skills.”

Made Order Given Bits Brother Skills

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“You can't abuse your body and you need to work hard on your weaknesses. Everyone likes to focus on the things they are good at. But when you focus on the things you are weak at, it makes you a much better athlete.”

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“Every team I'm on, I expect to win. I expect to push my teammates as much as I can, and I expect them to do the same with me.”

I Can Winning Team Teammate

Author:Ashlyn Harris

“I think I have a really good work ethic.”

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Author:Ashlyn Harris

“When people ask you to do stuff, it's not your idea anymore, so it's tough to get behind it.”

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Author:Ira Kaplan

“I remember being in college and taking a class on classical music and getting a big laugh when I said very sincerely that I was not really into trained voices. Some of the greatest singers can transcend their technical perfection and still sound great.”

Said Stills Bigs Remember Sound Voice Class Laughing College Perfection Singers Sincerely Classical Music

Author:Ira Kaplan

“There's an actual physiological thing that happens to me on tour. There's that moment where I sit in my seat and click the seatbelt, and five seconds later I fall asleep.”

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Author:Ira Kaplan

“Some sports teams hate each other in the locker room and that's what makes them great.”

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Author:Ira Kaplan

“As a cartoonist I do what I find funny. As an editor I have a broader approach realizing that humor is inherently subjective and I don't want my preferences to rule out what others might like.”

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Author:Robert Mankoff

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