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Magic Johnson
Birthday:
14 August 1959, Lansing, Michigan, USA
Birth Name:
Earvin Johnson
Height:
206 cm
Magic Johnson was born on August 14, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan, USA as Earvin Johnson. He is a producer and actor, known for Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (2010), The NBA on TNT (1988) and Michael Jordan: Air Time (1993). He has been married to Cookie Johnson since September 14, 1991. They have two children.
As an athlete, I understood the value of my health insurance. I knew that in my profession, injuries were common and could happen at any tim...Show more »
As an athlete, I understood the value of my health insurance. I knew that in my profession, injuries were common and could happen at any time. Show less «
If you're a competitive person, that stays with you. You don't stop. You always look over your shoulder.
If you're a competitive person, that stays with you. You don't stop. You always look over your shoulder.
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 ...Show more »
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. Show less «
I'm at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.
I'm at peace with myself. The main thing is not letting people dictate what I do or what I am.
The best doctors and medicine in the world can't save you if you don't do what you're supposed to do.
The best doctors and medicine in the world can't save you if you don't do what you're supposed to do.
When I first found out I had HIV, I had to find somebody who was living with it, who could help me understand my journey and what I was goin...Show more »
When I first found out I had HIV, I had to find somebody who was living with it, who could help me understand my journey and what I was going to have to deal with day-to-day. I found out that a person named Elizabeth Frazier was living with AIDS at the time, and so I called her up, and she took a meeting with me. Show less «
When you face a crisis, you know who your true friends are.
When you face a crisis, you know who your true friends are.
Everyone thought I was going to die like a year later, they didn't know. So I helped educate sports, and then the world, that a man living w...Show more »
Everyone thought I was going to die like a year later, they didn't know. So I helped educate sports, and then the world, that a man living with HIV can play basketball. He's not going to give it to anybody by playing basketball. Show less «
Just celebrate the life you had, not the life you could've had.
Just celebrate the life you had, not the life you could've had.
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, ...Show more »
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. Show less «
All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.
All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.
I motivate others by making sure that they understand to go after their dreams and don't let anyone tell you you can't. If you are motivated...Show more »
I motivate others by making sure that they understand to go after their dreams and don't let anyone tell you you can't. If you are motivated enough and put the work in that you can achieve anything in life that you set your mind to. Show less «
You can't get AIDS from a hug or a handshake or a meal with a friend.
You can't get AIDS from a hug or a handshake or a meal with a friend.
I enjoy being the messenger for God in terms of letting people know about HIV and AIDS.
I enjoy being the messenger for God in terms of letting people know about HIV and AIDS.
I like things going on in my life. I don't want to be on a beach somewhere just relaxing.
I like things going on in my life. I don't want to be on a beach somewhere just relaxing.
My father was a great example of a strong and good man and Christian man, and my mother taught all my six sisters how to be young ladies and...Show more »
My father was a great example of a strong and good man and Christian man, and my mother taught all my six sisters how to be young ladies and mothers and how to take care of your family. And so I think they were - they still are - great examples for all of us to their kids and to the world, too. Show less «
I look three to five years ahead, not 10 years behind.
I look three to five years ahead, not 10 years behind.
Magic is crazy. He is that crazy wild guy on the basketball court that is very intense and very serious. He is the guy who lives and eats an...Show more »
Magic is crazy. He is that crazy wild guy on the basketball court that is very intense and very serious. He is the guy who lives and eats and breathes basketball. Magic is a guy who would stand for nothing but winning and really prepared himself as well as he prepared his team. Earvin is the complete opposite. Show less «
I'll hear people say every so often that having HIV must not be so bad - 'Just look at Magic and how well he's doing.'
I'll hear people say every so often that having HIV must not be so bad - 'Just look at Magic and how well he's doing.'
To me, everything is wonderful. Life is wonderful.
To me, everything is wonderful. Life is wonderful.
I tell people to look at me and understand that everybody first told me that I couldn't be a 6-foot, 9-inch point guard, and I proved them w...Show more »
I tell people to look at me and understand that everybody first told me that I couldn't be a 6-foot, 9-inch point guard, and I proved them wrong. Then they told me I couldn't be a businessman and make money in urban America, and I proved them wrong. And they thought I couldn't win all these championships, and I proved them wrong there as well. Show less «
Manhood is taking care of your family and being able to bless other people. Not yourself - but whether you can bless other people.
Manhood is taking care of your family and being able to bless other people. Not yourself - but whether you can bless other people.
Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates.
Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates.
I tell you, it's funny because the only time I think about HIV is when I have to take my medicine twice a day.
I tell you, it's funny because the only time I think about HIV is when I have to take my medicine twice a day.
If somebody says no to you, or if you get cut, Michael Jordan was cut his first year, but he came back and he was the best ever. That is wha...Show more »
If somebody says no to you, or if you get cut, Michael Jordan was cut his first year, but he came back and he was the best ever. That is what you have to have. The attitude that I'm going to show everybody, I'm going to work hard to get better and better. Show less «
I'm gonna love my son until the end.
I'm gonna love my son until the end.
I'm not cured, but the HIV is asleep deep in my body.
I'm not cured, but the HIV is asleep deep in my body.
Magic is crazy. He is that crazy wild guy on the basketball court that is very intense and very serious. He is the guy who lives and eats an...Show more »
Magic is crazy. He is that crazy wild guy on the basketball court that is very intense and very serious. He is the guy who lives and eats and breathes basketball. Show less «
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 bask...Show more »
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. Show less «
When you think about the NASCAR brand, it resonates everywhere. They have the No. 1 sports brand.
When you think about the NASCAR brand, it resonates everywhere. They have the No. 1 sports brand.
Young people want you to be real with them.
Young people want you to be real with them.
I often tell people when you make a mistake, you not only hurt yourself, but you hurt the ones that love you.
I often tell people when you make a mistake, you not only hurt yourself, but you hurt the ones that love you.
I guess when people ask what is the biggest transition to the NBA from college, it is definitely defense and the mental part.
I guess when people ask what is the biggest transition to the NBA from college, it is definitely defense and the mental part.
I have a fond place in my heart for Seattle, so I hope that an NBA team comes back to this great city, this great sports city.
I have a fond place in my heart for Seattle, so I hope that an NBA team comes back to this great city, this great sports city.
When you are a successful business person, you are only as good as your team. No one can do every deal alone.
When you are a successful business person, you are only as good as your team. No one can do every deal alone.
I'm a businessman, and what I know is numbers and business.
I'm a businessman, and what I know is numbers and business.
People see me high-fivin' and smiling on the court, and they don't think that's me. But it is. I just want to go out and be myself.
People see me high-fivin' and smiling on the court, and they don't think that's me. But it is. I just want to go out and be myself.
People don't stop eating, and they don't stop drinking coffee.
People don't stop eating, and they don't stop drinking coffee.
Life doesn't stop because something happens to you.
Life doesn't stop because something happens to you.
I like to take walks in the park by myself, where no one can bother me and I can think.
I like to take walks in the park by myself, where no one can bother me and I can think.
A lot of black guys always ask me, 'Did Larry Bird really play that good?' I said, 'Larry Bird is so good it's frightening.'
A lot of black guys always ask me, 'Did Larry Bird really play that good?' I said, 'Larry Bird is so good it's frightening.'
Every kid, every minority kid can be so successful if they focus on their education.
Every kid, every minority kid can be so successful if they focus on their education.
The important thing is this Just because I'm doing well doesn't mean that they're going to do well if they get HIV. A lot of people have die...Show more »
The important thing is this Just because I'm doing well doesn't mean that they're going to do well if they get HIV. A lot of people have died since I have announced. This disease is not going anywhere. Show less «
I love to be in the ballpark. I love to just go in and enjoy a great baseball game, a great pitchers' duel.
I love to be in the ballpark. I love to just go in and enjoy a great baseball game, a great pitchers' duel.
I am a businessman. This is what I do each and every day. I love it. I love coming to work. I never have a bad day.
I am a businessman. This is what I do each and every day. I love it. I love coming to work. I never have a bad day.
I'm glad that Gov. Scott down in Florida accepted ObamaCare, because it will work.
I'm glad that Gov. Scott down in Florida accepted ObamaCare, because it will work.
All students should have the opportunity to receive their high school diplomas and be fully prepared for college or the workplace.
All students should have the opportunity to receive their high school diplomas and be fully prepared for college or the workplace.
I'm the biggest music lover in the world. I mean, I have seen everybody. I went on tour with Michael Jackson and the Jacksons four or five t...Show more »
I'm the biggest music lover in the world. I mean, I have seen everybody. I went on tour with Michael Jackson and the Jacksons four or five times. Show less «
I don't care who is attacking my son. I still support him; I still love him.
I don't care who is attacking my son. I still support him; I still love him.
I make sure I get a lot of vegetables, a lot of fruit. I am a big fruit man; I am a vegetable man, anyway.
I make sure I get a lot of vegetables, a lot of fruit. I am a big fruit man; I am a vegetable man, anyway.
My first and only experience in baseball, the coach signed me up; he didn't tell me there's a thing called the curveball. I didn't know that...Show more »
My first and only experience in baseball, the coach signed me up; he didn't tell me there's a thing called the curveball. I didn't know that. So the ball's coming at me and I start backing out, and then it broke inside. And the umpire says, 'Strike one!' And I'm saying, 'How is that a strike? It almost hit me!' Show less «
The first year was hard for me to deal with. The second year was a little bit easier, but still difficult. It took me five years to get it o...Show more »
The first year was hard for me to deal with. The second year was a little bit easier, but still difficult. It took me five years to get it out of me. It was a difficult moment, a difficult time. Show less «
My diet is mostly chicken and fish. I make sure I get a lot of vegetables, a lot of fruit. I am a big fruit man, I am a vegetable man anyway...Show more »
My diet is mostly chicken and fish. I make sure I get a lot of vegetables, a lot of fruit. I am a big fruit man, I am a vegetable man anyway. And I also get a lot of rest. That's the key I may be up early, but I'm in bed early too. Show less «
You know I was a shy guy and people didn't know that and still don't know it today. I'm sure basketball brought my shyness out because of th...Show more »
You know I was a shy guy and people didn't know that and still don't know it today. I'm sure basketball brought my shyness out because of the fact that you have to do interviews, and that people are always talking to you in terms of the fans and everything. Show less «
The audience likes their emotions to be touched. They want to laugh and cry and feel good.
The audience likes their emotions to be touched. They want to laugh and cry and feel good.
A woman always remembers. Remember that.
A woman always remembers. Remember that.
I am and will always be a Laker for life.
I am and will always be a Laker for life.
I'm the one who will take chances, not worry about the backlash.
I'm the one who will take chances, not worry about the backlash.
For a long time, I'd work until 10 or 11. When I work, I'm on. I'm 'Magic.' I love it, but it takes a lot out of me.
For a long time, I'd work until 10 or 11. When I work, I'm on. I'm 'Magic.' I love it, but it takes a lot out of me.
I'm far from being a homosexual.
I'm far from being a homosexual.
The gay community has taken care of their issues and problems in terms of HIV/AIDS. They have done an incredible job. We as heterosexuals ne...Show more »
The gay community has taken care of their issues and problems in terms of HIV/AIDS. They have done an incredible job. We as heterosexuals need to learn from the gay community because they have rallied together. They have sent a lot of information out there. They go get tested. Show less «
I'm building shopping centers and movie theaters in the inner cities. So that means supplying jobs and letting blacks understand that we hav...Show more »
I'm building shopping centers and movie theaters in the inner cities. So that means supplying jobs and letting blacks understand that we have to build our communities back, not looking to anybody else. Show less «
Urban America is like a foreign country in a sense.
Urban America is like a foreign country in a sense.
My dad was my hero. And I got my personality from my mother.
My dad was my hero. And I got my personality from my mother.
ObamaCare is working. I talk to a lot of CEOs of hospitals. It is working.
ObamaCare is working. I talk to a lot of CEOs of hospitals. It is working.
Magic is who I am on the basketball court. Earvin is who I am.
Magic is who I am on the basketball court. Earvin is who I am.
I try to hire people I don't have to motivate. But I do motivate the people working with and for me.
I try to hire people I don't have to motivate. But I do motivate the people working with and for me.
When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.
When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.
I've always been a leader my whole life. I've always led. I didn't know how to do anything else.
I've always been a leader my whole life. I've always led. I didn't know how to do anything else.
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.
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.
I met wonderful people playing in the NBA. Whether it is the officials, the scorekeepers, all the people who work for the NBA, not just for ...Show more »
I met wonderful people playing in the NBA. Whether it is the officials, the scorekeepers, all the people who work for the NBA, not just for the Lakers, but I'm talking about just for the league itself. Show less «
I'm the one who started redevelopment in South Los Angeles, not Jan Perry. I did it. I love Jan. She's a good person, and she did a wonderfu...Show more »
I'm the one who started redevelopment in South Los Angeles, not Jan Perry. I did it. I love Jan. She's a good person, and she did a wonderful job with what she did downtown, but in L.A., South L.A., I'm the one. Show less «
I want to be here for a long time, so I am going to do everything I have to do to be here. And I want to walk my daughter down the aisle and...Show more »
I want to be here for a long time, so I am going to do everything I have to do to be here. And I want to walk my daughter down the aisle and give her away to somebody some day. I want to make sure I am still here to make sure my two young sons become men. Show less «
I do not have bad days. I don't wake up in the morning and think that I'm going to get AIDS. I don't dream bad dreams about it. If I did, I'...Show more »
I do not have bad days. I don't wake up in the morning and think that I'm going to get AIDS. I don't dream bad dreams about it. If I did, I'd be giving in to the negativity. Show less «
I got blessed from my mom. She's the personality; she's the one who smiled, so I took on part of her, and who also wanted to help and save t...Show more »
I got blessed from my mom. She's the personality; she's the one who smiled, so I took on part of her, and who also wanted to help and save the world. Then I took on part of my dad, who is tough. Show less «
I grew up a Detroit Tigers fan, and now to be an owner of the Dodgers is amazing.
I grew up a Detroit Tigers fan, and now to be an owner of the Dodgers is amazing.
I love putting people to work of color.
I love putting people to work of color.
I get up 5:30-6 every morning. I'm in the gym. I run a couple miles.
I get up 5:30-6 every morning. I'm in the gym. I run a couple miles.
When I grew up, my family, we sat down, all of us to watch 'Good Times,' 'Sanford and Son,' all those shows that were out at that time.
When I grew up, my family, we sat down, all of us to watch 'Good Times,' 'Sanford and Son,' all those shows that were out at that time.
The real story is that I had unprotected sex. That's that. That's easy.
The real story is that I had unprotected sex. That's that. That's easy.
My having HIV has no bearing on my business.
My having HIV has no bearing on my business.
My father is my idol, so I always did everything like him. He used to work two jobs and still come home happy every night.
My father is my idol, so I always did everything like him. He used to work two jobs and still come home happy every night.
My work ethic is from sports.
My work ethic is from sports.
I respect women to the utmost.
I respect women to the utmost.
I think that there are always goals for me to try to achieve, and I'm going to work toward those goals.
I think that there are always goals for me to try to achieve, and I'm going to work toward those goals.
Athletes don't like to get up early, but it never bothered me.
Athletes don't like to get up early, but it never bothered me.
When a woman is frustrated, and it's your wife, you as the husband get that frustration.
When a woman is frustrated, and it's your wife, you as the husband get that frustration.
Research your idea. See if there's a demand. A lot of people have great ideas, but they don't know if there's a need for it. You also have t...Show more »
Research your idea. See if there's a demand. A lot of people have great ideas, but they don't know if there's a need for it. You also have to research your competition. Show less «
Sometimes friends move apart from each other for whatever reason.
Sometimes friends move apart from each other for whatever reason.
It's a burden trying to keep a secret. It's hard. It probably takes more out of you trying to hold it and keep it than it does for you to re...Show more »
It's a burden trying to keep a secret. It's hard. It probably takes more out of you trying to hold it and keep it than it does for you to really let it out. Show less «
I'm from there. You know, when you grow up with these people and see them every day and then you look at the numbers it was easy; it was a n...Show more »
I'm from there. You know, when you grow up with these people and see them every day and then you look at the numbers it was easy; it was a no-brainer. And when Sony took a look, it was a no-brainer to them, too. Show less «
I thank Him every chance I get - on my knees praying.
I thank Him every chance I get - on my knees praying.
My family is a praying family, a Christian family.
My family is a praying family, a Christian family.
Everyone should have the opportunity to get affordable, quality health coverage.
Everyone should have the opportunity to get affordable, quality health coverage.
My dad worked two jobs his whole life, and so I told him he's the reason I have 20 jobs.
My dad worked two jobs his whole life, and so I told him he's the reason I have 20 jobs.
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