Special Olympics Quotes

• Part of what Special Olympics is trying to do is break down stereotypes that still exist for people. There is still a lot of fear.

  Maria Shriver

  People, Trying, Special

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• I bowled a 129... It was like the Special Olympics or something!

  Barack Obama

  Stupid, Special, Racist

  "'It was like the Special Olympics': Obama has his own Bush moment" by Guy Adams, www.independent.co.uk. March 21, 2009.

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• It's something special to break the world record at the Olympics.

  David Rudisha

  Special, Records, World

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• Magic is the Special Olympics of entertainment.

  Penn Jillette

  Magic, Special, Olympics

  "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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• Criticizing reporters is like boo-ing at the Special Olympics.

  Michael Jackson

  Special, Olympics, Criticize

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• Even the charities I give to are related to things that touch my life, like the Special Olympics. I'm not fully rational; I'm swayed by my biases and my emotions.

  Paul Bloom

  Giving, Special, Charity

  "Paul Bloom: The Trouble With Empathy". Interview with Allyson Kirkpatrick, www.guernicamag.com. February 1, 2016.

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• I have a great relationship with Special Olympics back in Baltimore and have had one for many years.

  Joe Flacco

  Years, Special, Olympics

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• I am on the International Board of Best Buddies, and I am also working with Special Olympics, and with The Arc to help people with disabilities become more independent and more included in their communities.

  Lauren Potter

  Independent, People, Community

  "On World Down Syndrome Day, Speaking Out on How Bullying Hurts and Kills Dreams" by Lauren Potter, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 21, 2012.

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• From the very start in 1969, I wanted to be a part of helping our Special Olympics athletes succeed. I wanted to be on Eunice Shirver's team as another set of eyes, another set of hands and a heart working to be there for them, finding a way to help them be the best they can be.

  Rafer Johnson

  Team, Heart, Athlete

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• I'm actually pretty good at tennis. Well, if I'm in the Special Olympics or something.

  Chelsea Handler

  Tennis, Special, Olympics

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• I'd have to say I'm pretty adventurous. I just went to Shanghai for the Special Olympics and I tried dim sum. I'd never really had it before and some of it looked pretty scary, but I tried it anyway. My philosophy is, you're not going to know if you like it until you try it.

  Brenda Song

  Philosophy, Scary, Special

  Source: www.seventeen.com

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• You know, I've occasionally tried to watch other shows besides Scrubs, but comparing them is a bit like me competing in the special Olympics. Obviously I would win without contest, but the point is that they are trying their best.

  Zach Braff

  Winning, Special, Trying

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• The stable funding announced today will allow Special Olympics to grow and benefit an increasing number of Canadians. I am proud that our Government is committed to providing opportunities for Canadians of all ages and all abilities to engage in sport and physical activity and to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle.

  Jim Flaherty

  Sports, Opportunity, Numbers

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