I have to tell you, I'm proudest of my life off the court. There will always be great basketball players who bounce that little round ball, but my proudest moments are affecting people's lives, effecting change, being a role model in the community.

- Magic Johnson

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

- Magic Johnson

I thank Him every chance I get - on my knees praying.

- Magic Johnson

I get up 5:30-6 every morning. I'm in the gym. I run a couple miles.

- Magic Johnson

I'm the one who will take chances, not worry about the backlash.

- Magic Johnson

No one plans to get sick or hurt - I certainly didn't - but most people will need medical care at some point in their lives.

- Magic Johnson

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.

- Magic Johnson

My work ethic is from sports.

- Magic Johnson

I have to tell you, I'm proudest of my life off the court. There will always be great basketball players who bounce that little round ball, but my proudest moments are affecting people's lives, effecting change, being a role model in the community.

- Magic Johnson

I wanted to do two things when I was growing up, about your age. I wanted to play in the NBA, and I wanted to be a businessman after my basketball career was over, and that is what I am doing now.

- Magic Johnson