“I can't change myself. I'm Mike Tyson. I'm a regular kid from the ghetto striving to do something positive with myself.”
— Mike Tyson
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Mike Tyson is expressing that despite his fame and success, he still sees himself as an ordinary person from a tough neighborhood. He acknowledges that his background has shaped who he is, but he is working hard to make something good out of his life. Think of a kid growing up in a poor area who dreams of becoming a doctor. Even if he achieves his dream, he will always remember where he came from and that will remain a part of him. Tyson is saying that no matter how much he accomplishes, the essence of who he is will not change. He is committed to improving himself and his life, just like anyone else trying to make a better future.
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