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“Besides winning? Well, isn’t that the only goal to be had?” he mused aloud. “I mean… it would be fun to meet some friends, make relationships and all that, but I can’t afford to get distracted, really. I have to win this…. to not would be more than a failure.” he said solemnly, then cracked a smile.

“But hey, I still want to get along with people. It doesn’t have to be all business and frowns, right? Surely others will have the same outlook; wanting to play nice and play hard at the same time.”