Georges St-Pierre Quotes

Nervous and scared is a good thing, it's your friend. You feel more on the edge, you feel like you're about to fall down the river, it's a good thing for me. I like that feeling.

Georges St-Pierre

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• Nervous and scared is a good thing, it's your friend. You feel more on the edge, you feel like you're about to fall down the river, it's a good thing for me. I like that feeling.

  

  Georges St-Pierre
  • Fall
  • Feelings
  • Feels