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"I tried to keep it secret, but the story got into the newspapers. It was more difficult for my family, who couldn't understand why the media wouldn't leave me in peace."

"You go into the disease as one person and come out of it as a different person. It has changed my perspective on everything. Things that used to upset me no longer do."

"What Fred Lebow went through was an inspiration for me. You have to set goals for yourself."

"Another inspiration that has helped me get through has been Lance Armstrong's story. My cancer is not nearly as bad as his, but I believe in staying motivated and keeping as fit as you can."
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"The goodness of a thing created is the perfection of its fitness for the use which it serves. Now that use is either particular or universal."

"I made a gym, it's the best gym in Nicaragua, I have kids that this year July 6th through the 11th will be fighting and then will go on to the Central American Games and I'm sure at least one will win a gold medal."

"I can feel the wind go by when I run. It feels good. It feels fast."

"I have been particularly struck with the overwhelming evidence which is given as to the fitness of the natives of India for high offices and employments."

"So I've broadened the fitness concept to make it one of moderation and balance."

"Now I say that if you run more than 15 miles a week, it's for something other than aerobic fitness. Once you pass 15 miles, you do not see much further improvement."

"I have found a flat on Merseyside and am settling down here. If I can keep playing and get back to full match fitness, I know I have a lot to offer still."
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