Charlie Parker (Yardbird and Bird) Quotes
Tiger had the advantage of high school, college, and a father who knew golf. I was self-taught. Blacks really won't play golf in great numbers until some of these basketball and football stars buy some golf courses where blacks can play.
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Self-doubt kills talent.
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The starting point of all achievement is desire.
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Where I was born and where and how I have lived is unimportant. It is what I have done with where I have been that should be of interest.
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Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.
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Tiger had the advantage of high school, college, and a father who knew golf. I was self-taught. Blacks really won't play golf in great numbers until some of these basketball and football stars buy some golf courses where blacks can play.
