I once did something right. I played first-rate basketball. I really d…

John Updike
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I once did something right. I played first-rate basketball. I really did. And after you're first-rate at something, no matter what, it kind of takes the kick out of being second-rate. ✨ FaceBook post byJohn Updike from Dec 02, 2016
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I once did something right. I played first-rate basketball. I really did. And after you're first-rate at something, no matter what, it kind of takes the kick out of being second-rate. ✨ FaceBook post byJohn Updike from Dec 02, 2016

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