Cameron was able to get an inside look at professional football from the standpoint of athletes and agents and general managers that few people have ever seen.

Forty years ago the chances of journalists reporting - or the authorities even prosecuting - a pro athlete were practically nil.

Never underestimate the capacity of another human being to have exactly the same shortcomings you have.

My grandfather was running Hillcrest Country Club, and that's where a whole group of Hollywood comedians hung out.