Pat Williams Was Always Growing Bolder

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NBA executive Pat Williams’ energy and enthusiasm for life were irrepressible. He wrote more than 100 books, and ran 58 marathons. He has 19 children —14 adopted from around the world. The general manager of four NBA franchises, Pat was co-founder of the Orlando Magic.

Pat was diagnosed with incurable multiple myeloma in 2011 and declared that his mission was remission. We visited Pat at his home after doctors declared his cancer in remission and, as always, he graciously shared the wisdom gained from a life well-lived.

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Bolder Backstage with Tommy Roe

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Do you remember the name Tommy Roe? In the ’60s, when it came to musical stars he was one of the biggest in the world! In fact, when the Beatles and the Stones were moving up the charts, he was one of the guys they had to climb over. He had 27 songs that made top 30, like Sheila, Sweet Pea and Dizzy! Roe was a worldwide hit. In 1963 he did a tour of England, and you know who opened for him? Four lads from liverpool!

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