Shaquille O’Neal Was Jealous of Tom Cruise and Eddie Murphy Despite Not Being an Actor: “I’m Like, God Damn!”
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Shaquille O’Neal has made his name despite all the struggles and financial issues he faced during his childhood. With significant points for the team on the court to win a championship. Eventually, he made great deals after his retirement and collaborated in the business world.
Establishing his own empire is what Shaq has accomplished through hard work and dedication. He has always come up with great ideas and new ways to surprise his fans despite being 50 years old. After his retirement, we got to see his diverse talents and skills. He never shies away from standing up for what he believes in and staying on top of the trends.
In a recent interview with Brian J. Roberts, he discussed his journey and how he planned his life to reach this point. Shaq discussed many topics from his own perspective during the discussion. He also shared some advice he has learned over the years during the conversation.
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In addition, he talked about his friend and former teammate, Kobe Bryant. He recalled a time when he and Kobe used to play for the Lakers. He also mentioned his relationship with Charles Barkley.
In one instance, he shared an incident in which O’Neal was jealous of Tom Cruise and Eddie Murphy, despite not being an actor. Moreover, he discussed his career as a rapper.
Shaquille O’Neal recalled a story from his prime that inspired him
In the interview, he talked about going to his first party in Los Angeles. Then he realized something that has led him to work harder each day in his career and even now.
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He said: “When I went to my first party in LA, I’m like, draft, first pick, they wouldn’t even let me in. They didn’t even know who I was and then Magic pulls up and then Eddie Murphy pulls up in a leather suit with his shirt open and his taco meat showing and Tom Cruise and all these people were getting in. And I’m like, God damn, this is what it’s like to be a superstar?”
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In addition, Shaq added: “But I just motivated me, I said, okay. One day. And I just keep on working.”
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As a result of that incident, he pushed his limits even further, and we are now seeing the results. Let us know your thoughts below.
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Ajinkya Aswale