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Post by Bella on May 14, 2006 23:27:26 GMT -5
That sounds very chick, CG. I'd buy it! For my son, too. As for Apolo brand clothes, that would be cool, too. I'd love to have the letters A*P*O*L*O plastered across my chest and, ehemm, seat on a pair of sweats. (Giggle)
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Post by californiagrown on May 14, 2006 23:33:47 GMT -5
haha ya me too bella ;D
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Post by CrimsonAngel on May 15, 2006 0:15:07 GMT -5
I does make alot of money i think. . . but he certainly doesnt make it from winning short track races they pay realy cheap as for the whole clothing line i would by it even if it wasnt very atractive and just wear it around my house im gona make my own cloths someday i have the best idea for a shirt to for those of us from cali its gona be the blue color of the old school Cali plates and then in Yellow its going to say CaliforniaGrown ;D |
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Post by Lindsey on May 15, 2006 12:00:11 GMT -5
Those are great ideas, guys! We really should open up a store of clothing for crazed Apolo fans to buy crazy Apolo clothes!
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Post by Krysten on May 17, 2006 22:34:20 GMT -5
Does anyone else have more stuff from the autobiography??
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Post by ckt on May 17, 2006 22:47:51 GMT -5
Yay! I got the autobiography in the mail today!!! I can't wait to read it!!!!!
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Post by billiey36 on May 18, 2006 0:38:39 GMT -5
Please bring us some quotes when you can, ckt.
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Post by ckt on May 19, 2006 22:27:56 GMT -5
In Apolo's Autobio, his dedication mentions this:
"I especially want to thank those who see me as a person as well as an athlete. This book is for you."
In my opinion, that means all of our talking about him and Allison, and his charity work, and what he is wearing to what premiere is merited. It is simply talking about him as a person/celebrity in addition to his athletic career.
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Post by Krysten on May 19, 2006 23:14:05 GMT -5
I think it's just talking about like appreciating what he does and representing our country. I'm not sure. But ya.
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Post by jay on May 19, 2006 23:14:17 GMT -5
In Apolo's Autobio, his dedication mentions this: "I especially want to thank those who see me as a person as well as an athlete. This book is for you." In my opinion, that means all of our talking about him and Allison, and his charity work, and what he is wearing to what premiere is merited. It is simply talking about him as a person/celebrity in addition to his athletic career. cool  |
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Post by Vidna on May 23, 2006 14:49:12 GMT -5
Exactly! I mean I think that we try, especially as women, to romantize certain celebrity relationships, especially when a couple "looks cute" or "seems perfect" for each other. But everything ain't always what it seems. I read what Apolo wrote in his autobiography about the first girl, it was very touching, but she kinda open up a new side for him. Now he has Alison, who probably is a good girlfriend for now. But that doesn't mean that he is ready. Sometimes we meet people that building blocks to eventually good partners....and then sometimes we meet people very, very young who are good for us. And then we meet them much later. If he ain't has his "young love" by now, then he probably hasn't met her yet. And that's just the truth. The more women realize this the better off they will be. Listen to the married women ladies!  that's totally true!!  I agree with u!! (but i'm not married! :-*hehe) Remember that we learn about our mistakes...and if like this case is about relationship..well, we learn about the past experiences(relationships).... |
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Post by Elle on May 23, 2006 15:44:42 GMT -5
wow, replay please. Wot exactly did he say on his autobiography about wot girl? Sorry, I haven't read the book. does he mention relationships on his book? I think i need a library card.
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Post by CrimsonAngel on May 23, 2006 16:39:37 GMT -5
Exactly! I mean I think that we try, especially as women, to romantize certain celebrity relationships, especially when a couple "looks cute" or "seems perfect" for each other. But everything ain't always what it seems. I read what Apolo wrote in his autobiography about the first girl, it was very touching, but she kinda open up a new side for him. Now he has Alison, who probably is a good girlfriend for now. But that doesn't mean that he is ready. Sometimes we meet people that building blocks to eventually good partners....and then sometimes we meet people very, very young who are good for us. And then we meet them much later. If he ain't has his "young love" by now, then he probably hasn't met her yet. And that's just the truth. The more women realize this the better off they will be. Listen to the married women ladies! Wow I wrote this back in April, lol  And for the record, I'm not married, I meant listen to the married ladies on the board because some of them know what they are talking about. I had one poster asked me if I was married and one poster gave me congrats on being engaged I'm neither ;D |
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Post by August on May 29, 2006 14:26:36 GMT -5
I just finished reading A Journey a few weeks ago. Honestly, if anyone had told me I'd be that moved by 153 pages penned by a 20yr old boy I'd tell them they're nuts. I was though. It was an incredible read. In all the interviews and appearances Apolo made in 2002 he was always so full of good cheer that you would never guess what a hellish road he'd traveled. The rift with his father that he made light of on Leno actually ran so much deeper than his mirthful recount suggested. I didn't know. I had no idea how much physical pain he'd endured, not to mention the illnesses. I was seething about how his coaches and trainers responded to his injuries. Snap him back together like a broken Barbie doll and set him back on the ice without so much as a doctor visit! If I'm wrong about that, please correct me, but that's how it came across. Still, it wasn't all about the bad times. Much was said about the strengthening of his skills, body, mind, and character. How his winning would be meaningless had he never experienced the pain of loss. How his victories were particularly sweet because he'd given his all to the effort of achieving them. If I didn't have enough reasons to be proud of Apolo prior to reading this book... It was icing on the cake. Oh and the pictures! What a cute little thing he was! Particularly the one, age 3 with the balloons. I love the back cover pic too. The yoga pose on the block of ice. Stunning! I'd like to have that one poster sized on my wall. Like many others, I wish he'd write about the years between Salt Lake and Torino. From the time he discovered he was a "celebrity" in '02 to the night he raised his hands in victory having just snagged his second olympic gold in '06. I'd love to know how he felt about what was happening in his world during those years. Perhaps he will tell us. Lets hope so!
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Post by stella on May 29, 2006 18:05:46 GMT -5
August I totally agree. It's amazing what Apolo has gone through, mentally and physically, to get to where he is. It's inspiring to know how he takes every loss or challenge as an opportunity to grow. It was great to hear the story of his journey in his own words.
I also love the back cover pic! He looks so d**n good! So beautiful and serene!
Let's hope we get another book from Apolo. He really has a gift for writing.
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