Celebrating Cam Newton’s 27th birthday with 27 memorable quotes

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cameron Jerrell Newton has had many memorable moments during his football career, from awards to acrobatic flips to abbreviated press conferences.

Many have been accompanied by memorable lines.

So as the Carolina Panthers quarterback turns 27 today, I’ve compiled a list of my top 27 quotes from the 2015 NFL MVP.

Cam Newton’s ability and energy brought him to an MVP level in Carolina. Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

1. “I say this with the most humility, but I don’t think nobody has ever been who I am trying to be. Nobody has the size, nobody has the speed, nobody has the arm strength, nobody has the intangibles that I’ve had. I’m not saying I’m the one-on-one type of person that this league will never see again. … I’m just saying that so much of my talents have not been seen in one person.’’ — 2015

2. “Hindsight is always 50/50.’’ — 2014 (and a few other times)

3. “A person that says losing is not difficult, I don’t even want to be around that person. And obviously, that person has never won anything relevant in their life.’’ — 2012

4. “I’ve been on record to say I’m a sore loser. You show me a good loser and I’m going to show you a loser. It’s not a popularity contest. I’m here to win football games.’’ — 2016 (two days after Super Bowl loss)

Cam Newton acknowledged he let people down when he walked out of a post-Super Bowl press conference. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

5. “What happens when you take a lion out of the safari and try to take him to your place or residence and make him a house pet? It ain’t going to happen. That’s the type of person I am. I’m that lion.’’ — 2011

6. “I don’t bring race into the game, ‘cause then you’re talking about excuses. I. Hate. Excuses. Excuses are a disease.’’ — 2011

7. “I’ve said this since Day One, …

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