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Famous Quotes

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"Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for."

Mary Lou Retton on Famous

More quotes about Famous

  • "Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes."

    Andy Warhol on Famous

  • "I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or for those who fawn over you just because you are famous."

    Walt Disney on Famous

  • "What a heavy burden is a name that has become too famous."

    Voltaire on Famous

  • "We all want to be famous people, and the moment we want to be something we are no longer free."

    Jiddu Krishnamurti on Famous

  • "Famous, adj.: Conspicuously miserable."

    Ambrose Bierce on Famous

More quotes by Mary Lou Retton

  • "I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do."

  • "Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded."

  • "Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go hand-in-hand with financial success."

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