Magic Johnson

I was able to see what I wanted to do, I could see the opportunity, even when others could not, and I stay committed to doing it and doing it well, no matter what.

God blessed me with two unbelievable parents, and I am just like both of them. I have the smile and charisma of my mother and the big heart of my mom, because she wants to save the world and help the world, so I am just like her.

On the best tactic when playing alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar- Just give him the ball.

The worst moment from all of this was driving from that doctor's office, to tell my wife that I was HIV positive.

I'm at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.

I do not have bad days. I don't wake up in the morning and think that I'm going to get AIDS. I don't dream bad dreams about it. If I did, I'd be giving in to the negativity.

I am and will always be a Laker for life.

If you hate to lose, you do whatever you need to do to make sure you're business is successful.

If the community is happy, then they support your business and if your business is doing well, then you can give back even more to the community.

If people around you aren't going anywhere, if their dreams are no bigger than hanging out on the corner, or if they're dragging you down, get rid of them.

They said playing basketball would kill me. Well, not playing basketball was killing me.

I tell you, it's funny because the only time I think about HIV is when I have to take my medicine twice a day.