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There are a lot of people who know me who cant understand for the life of them why I would got to work on something as u
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"There are a lot of people who know me who can't understand for the life of them why I would got to work on something as unserious as baseball. If they only knew"

- A. Bartlett Giamatti

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A. Bartlett Giamatti's quote speaks to the passion and dedication he had for baseball. He knew that a number of his associates might not comprehend why he would devote so much of his time and energy to a sport that is often seen as unserious. He wanted them to comprehend that baseball was more than just a video game to him; it was a way of life. He was enthusiastic about the sport and wished to make a difference worldwide of baseball. He wished to be remembered for his contributions to the video game and for the impact he had on the lives of those who played it. Giamatti's quote is a tip that there is more to life than what satisfies the eye and that we ought to never ever undervalue the power of enthusiasm and commitment.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by A. Bartlett Giamatti between April 4, 1938 and September 1, 1989. He was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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