A Quote by Carl Lewis

I found the emotion that as an athlete you block out, and it really helped me to understand myself as a person. I'm a really emotional person and it helped make me a better person.

Carl Lewis

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Athlete Better Better Person Block Emotion Emotional Emotional Person Found Helped Make Me Myself Out Person Really Understand

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Carl Lewis
American - Athlete
Born: July 1, 1961

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