I think my mistakes were kind of common - leaning on cliches and adjectives in the place of clear, vivid writing. But at least I knew how to spell, which seems to be a rarity these days.

I think my mistakes were kind of common - leaning on cliches and adjectives in the place of clear, vivid writing. But at least I knew how to spell, which seems to be a rarity these days.

My top three were Jim Brown, Wilt Chamberlain and Bo Jackson.

Also, I am driven by a wonderful muse called alimony.

I began learning the sportswriting business very early in life.

I worked with Rocky Graziano and Rocky was certainly a character.

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.