“Don't Panic.”
― The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
― The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
“Because of this drug thing, baseball doesn’t care about the record holder. He’s just standing out there. Baseball cares about the standard of excellence, and that means people will always look to Henry Aaron.”
― The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron
― The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron
“Where Darth Sidious had gained everything, Vader had lost everything, including—for the moment, at least—the self-confidence and unbridled skill he had demonstrated as Anakin Skywalker.”
― Star Wars: Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
― Star Wars: Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
“But, the young man said, this tape was being made for a celebration, for history. Was it possible, the technician asked Mr. Aaron, for him to show a little more joy? Perhaps a smile would be good. Henry looked at the man and delivered a line that, in the face of Bonds, would forever make him the people’s champion.”
― The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron
― The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron
“Henry Aaron is the standard of excellence.”
― The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron
― The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron
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