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Joe DiMaggio

You always get a special kick on opening day, no matter how many you go through. You look forward to it like a birthday party when you're a kid. You think something wonderful is going to happen.

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Joe DiMaggio is saying that the excitement and anticipation felt on opening day never fades, similar to the eager feeling a child has before their birthday. He compares the day to a special event where you expect something amazing to occur, highlighting the unique joy it brings each time.

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