The self-image of many contemporary sportswriters seems to depend on maintaining that were it not for sports, athletes would be pumping gas, if they were not sticking up the gas station.
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All life is inherently dangerous. But beyond that, Los Angeles is just a wonderful place to be.
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No professional athlete likes to admit that he has played too long. There is too much money involved, rarely enough saved, and there is the eternal hope that age has not withered skills.
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Conspiracy is a small but durable seller, retooled every year or so.
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Being a professional screenwriter is perhaps the hardest occupation. Because nothing is ever yours and, by the nature of the medium, you are never ultimately responsible for your work. It can be interesting - if you have another outlet.
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Retirement is purgatory for the former sports star. The world outside organized sports is unforgiving.
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