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Charles Barkley, I used to watch him growing up. Then I met him. He was a big teddy bear
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"Charles Barkley, I used to watch him growing up. Then I met him. He was a big teddy bear"

- Shannon Miller

About this Quote

Shannon Miller's quote about Charles Barkley recommends that he was an epic figure when she was maturing, but when she satisfied him in person, she was surprised to find that he was actually a really kind and mild person. This quote indicates that Charles Barkley was a role model for Shannon Miller when she was growing up, and that satisfying him personally was a special moment for her. It likewise recommends that Charles Barkley is a very caring person, regardless of his larger-than-life public personality. This quote is a testament to the power of meeting somebody personally and seeing the individual behind the general public image. It likewise speaks to the importance of generosity and gentleness, even in the face of popularity and success.

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Shannon Miller This quote is written / told by Shannon Miller somewhere between March 10, 1977 and today. She was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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