ESPN.com The one thing you don't know about Sue Bird? The Connecticut sophomore guard says it's the fact she likes to recite movie lines.
So, keeping in mind that Bird's favorite movie is The Sixth Sense, we're betting Bird could give Haley Joel Osment a run for his money with that whole, "I see dead people" line. Bird admitted her zest for movie lines while completing a survey for ESPN.com. More than 20 players were asked to participate, and the Tournament Dish will continue to roll out the Bio Rhythms -- a fun and humorous look at the athlete by the athlete -- throughout the women's NCAA Tournament. For more on Bird, check our her responses below: Favorite food: French fries. Favorite TV show: Friends and Seinfeld. Favorite movie: The Sixth Sense. Favorite book: The Notebook. How did you get started playing basketball? My sister, who is five years older, played intramurals at a young age and I became interested by attending her games. I was 7 when I started playing. What is your best memory or moment on the court? Winning the state and national championships my senior year in high school, and most recently, winning the Big East championship. Do you have any pregame rituals? I tie my shoes a specific way, and my hand always has to be on top in the huddle. Who is the best player you've ever faced? Nykesha Sales and Rita Williams. Which player -- man or woman -- would you most like to take one-on-one? Michael Jordan. Person you'd most like to meet? My grandfathers. Tell us something we don't know about you: I love reciting movie lines.
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