I came up with new leads for game stories by being observant and clever, by using the many gifts of the English language to intrigue and hook a reader.

I was also in love with the English language.

My writing improved the more I wrote - and the more I read good writing, from Shakespeare on down.

Sugar Ray Robinson was at the top of the boxing world during the 1950's when it seemed that he would either win or lose the championship about every three or four months.

I began learning the sportswriting business very early in life.

Cliches and adjectives permeated my prose.

Some people who love boxing might love Mike Tyson, but people outside of the sport are generally repulsed by him and therefore, repulsed by the sport.