"Because Dad told you he'd be here forever. Because I thought forever was like Mars -- far away."
- Kwame Alexander
"Basketball Rule #5When you stopplayingyour gameyou've alreadylost."
"Bullies don't like to fight, son. They like to win. Being afraid is normal. The only fight you really have to win is the one against the fear."
"Basketball Rule #6A great teamhas a good scorerwith a teammatewho's on pointand readyto assist."
"Basketball Rule #4If you missenough of life'sfree throwsyou will payin the end."