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The Inspiration Of A Motto

"Think about it, if you laugh, you think, and you cry... That's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're gonna have something special." Wise words from one so legendary.  We have all had our run-in with some special quote that might inspire us later on in our lives. Cliche or not, we felt it necessary to really take these words to heart.  Jimmy Valvano's 1993 ESPY speech was something MUCH more than just words put together meant to inspire a select few people. Now that I am writing specifically on his speech, it is actually difficult to put into words what this speech meant to many people. I know I do not speak for just myself when I say that every time that speech is replayed, chills are to be expected.  What Jimmy V has meant to the world of sports simply cannot be put into words no matter who may try... Although I'll give Dickie V my best shot.  Friends for some time, Dickie V is one so highly invol