Canadian - Athlete | January 26, 1961 -
When I was 5 and playing against 11-year-olds, who were bigger, stronger, faster, I just had to figure out a way to play with them.
Wayne Gretzky
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I couldn't beat people with my strength; I don't have a hard shot; I'm not the quickest skater in the league. My eyes and my mind have to do most of the work.
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I just like to keep my money in the bank; I'm not a big risk-taker. I don't know anything about the stock market... I stay away from things I don't know anything about.
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Look at guys like Larry Bird and George Brett and John McEnroe; that's what they did in their careers. They all wanted to be the guy under the microscope late in the game or late in the match. So you just take on that know-how that that's part of your responsibility, and you learn that's what makes it exciting. That's what makes it fun!
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By no means could I play at the level of these kids who play in the NHL now but as 50-year-olds go, I feel really good and I feel blessed that I'm still healthy.
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Growing up, I was always the small guy.
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I'm very proud of our NHL players. I think they all handle themselves extremely well and they all work really hard.
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The only way a kid is going to practice is if it's total fun for him... and it was for me.
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It's an honour and a thrill and a privilege just to play in the NHL.
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My kids are no different than anyone else's - they tend to disagree with everything I say!
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I get a feeling about where a teammate is going to be. A lot of times, I can turn and pass without even looking.
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The biggest difference between L.A. and Edmonton was that instead of people looking at me I was looking at them.
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