“Honestly, the only thing I loved when I was a kid was basketball. I was an athlete when I was a kid, and that was it.”

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This reads as a simple account of single-minded early interest, with no need to decorate it as a grand origin story. It points to the way one strong passion can crowd out everything else. In a childhood memory or a conversation about careers, it lands as an honest reminder that some people begin with one clear love before the rest of life opens up.

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About Justin Timberlake

American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer

Justin Randall Timberlake is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He is known for his showmanship, tenor voice, and work across music, film, and television, and he has often been dubbed the "Prince of Pop". His career spans multiple corners of entertainment, with a reputation for versatility as well as frequent collaborations with hip-hop producers such as The Neptunes and Timbaland. His public image has long been tied to polished performance and pop songwriting.

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