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If you were to ask my best friend Mary Mongiello and I what our favorite movie genre is we would both confidently (and quickly) say, "inspirational sports movies." Considering the fact that we are both short, blonde, and spend most of our time eating Taco Bell and stalking cute boys on social media, you could never have guessed it.

Why do I love sports movies so damn much?

I couldn't tell you.

I love the thrill. I love the passion. I love the inspiration.

I love that I can vicariously live through these characters because although I tried every sport, I absolutely and positively sucked at every single one.

(I was that girl with funky barrettes making sand castles in right field.)

I also love how a majority of these stories are based on true events. It adds a little something extra. Maybe a little more magic. It helps the hometown hero realize this could be them and success is attainable if you work your ass off...and make some friends along the way!

Here it is:

1. "Field of Dreams"

"If you build it, he will come."

2. "Rudy"

5ft nothing and just wanted a chance to play some ball. Rudy will always inspire me that no matter what, I can do anything.

3. "The Sandlot"

Benny "the Jet" Rodriguez will forever have a place in my heart...even if he wears jeans in the swimming pool.

4. "High School Musical"

Okay, okay, okay...this isn't necessarily a "sports" movie but people do play sports in it! And it inspires everyone who watches that you can be the "theater kid" and "the jock."

5. "Miracle"

USA! USA! USA!

I still get nervous that they're not going to win.

6. "Radio"

Try to watch this movie and not cry...I dare you.

7. "The Karate Kid"

The ending of this movie still gives me chills.

8. "Lords of Dogtown"

This one's for Mary. Skateboarding as we know it would not be what it is today without these California legends...trust me.

9. "Bend It Like Beckham"

Girls from all over the world kick ass!

10. "The Blind Side"

11. "Win Win"

I'm sure nobody's ever seen this one but I highly recommend it. I love indie movies. And I spend a majority of my life rooting for my brothers at wrestling matches. This movie combines the two!

12. "Rocky"

* Rocky theme song plays in the soundtrack of life *

13. "Lucas"

THIS MOVIE WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Corey Haim and a young Charlie Sheen? Nothing beats it.

14. "The Mighty Ducks"

Even though the second one is better than the first, I can say that all three "Mighty Ducks" movies are my favorite of all time. I'll take that to my grave.

15. "Remember the Titans"

Need I say more?

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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