When I was in first grade, the kids called me 'fatso.' It hurt, but the way I overcame it was to outrun every kid in the class. So I developed a thick skin, and athletics became my way of performing and being accepted.
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"When I was in first grade, the kids called me 'fatso.' It hurt, but the way I overcame it was to outrun every kid in the class. So I developed a thick skin, and athletics became my way of performing and being accepted." — Billy Casper
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When I was in first grade, the kids called me 'fatso.' It hurt, but the way I overcame it was to outrun every kid in the class. So I developed a thick skin, and athletics became my way of performing and being accepted. — Billy Casper
About Billy Casper
Billy Casper was a Athlete from United States (1931–2015).
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This quote is attributed to Billy Casper, a Athlete from United States.
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Billy Casper lived from 1931 – 2015.