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I decided in my life that I would do nothing that did not reflect positively on my father's life.


Sidney Poitier

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SIDNEY CROSBY It's tough to play when you don't have the energy.
SIDNEY CROSBY I think to be great, you have to prove that you're the best year after year after year and show that...
SIDNEY CROSBY Oh yeah, I noticed it,
SIDNEY CROSBY It's a great accomplishment, and I'm definitely proud of it. By no means, coming into the season, di...
SIDNEY CROSBY They've been unbelievable. We've had some ups and downs -- probably a lot more downs -- and they've ...
SIDNEY CROSBY If I can contribute and help out, it feels good. It's nice, especially when stuff goes on.
SIDNEY CROSBY I realize there will not be another Gretzky, and I will be the first one to say I will not break his...
SIDNEY CROSBY Being a successful hockey player is overcoming when guys are shadowing you and out-thinking them. It...
SIDNEY CROSBY Going through this is a lot of adversity -- let's be honest, there is a little bit of pressure becau...
SIDNEY CROSBY When you go through a time like we have, you go to basics. Get the puck at the net and play simple h...
SIDNEY CROSBY I thought things went pretty well. I think I can play here and help the team. I just want to continu...
SIDNEY CROSBY I am definitely looking forward to getting on the ice every day and meeting the guys here.
SIDNEY CROSBY I think I did all right but I want to improve. I don't think I'm happy with being average in that de...
SIDNEY CROSBY I want to play as soon as possible, ... You want to play but I don't pick and choose. It's not my jo...
SIDNEY CROSBY That's the plan for now.
SIDNEY CROSBY I'm not trying to be the next Wayne Gretzky or Mario Lemieux, ... I am putting pressure on myself to...
SIDNEY CROSBY I looked forward to it for a long time. It feels awesome. Yeah, I was happy. It's something you drea...
SIDNEY CROSBY I'd love to have the opportunity to do that, ... Obviously I'm going to be a rookie, so I'm going to...
SIDNEY CROSBY There is a kind of crazy bravery about this guy.
SIDNEY LUMET