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"I was this guy who'd been racing around down there, on that field in 1999, running straight over people, scoring tries, winning games, having fun. And I ended up so sick I couldn't even run past a little baby"

- Jonah Lomu

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In this quote, Jonah Lomu reviews his past as an effective rugby gamer. He describes himself as a quick and powerful gamer, scoring tries and winning video games while having fun. Nevertheless, he likewise acknowledges that his intense playing style eventually took a toll on his health. Lomu exposes that he ended up being so ill that he couldn't even run past a little infant. This statement highlights the severity of his illness and the impact it had on his physical capabilities. It likewise serves as a suggestion that even the greatest and most successful people can deal with difficulties and struggles in life.

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New Zealand Flag This quote is written / told by Jonah Lomu somewhere between May 12, 1975 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from New Zealand. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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