“I know people my age (early 40s) who insist upon only writing. You know what we call them? Ex-journalists.” PeopleKnowsWritingAgeJournalistExes Author:Jeff Pearlman
“Another riveting one was Sterling Sharpe - mainly because everyone told me he's horrible. Sterling was playing in a golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, and I drove up to see him (and others). I approached cautiously, figured he'd blow me off, etc. But, instead, he was fantastic. I mean, gracious, down to earth, funny, terrific memory, pinpoint insights. Could not have enjoyed my time with Sterling sharpe any more than I did. And how many journalists have ever said that before?” MeanSaidEarthMemoriesGolfBlowInsightHorribleEnjoyedFantasticJournalistMy TimeEtcLakesTerrificGraciousTournamentsDown To EarthSterlingGolf TournamentsTahoeLake Tahoe Author:Jeff Pearlman
“Dyan Favre, Brett's nephew, is also a gem. Not just a favorite person from the book - a favorite person, period. I actually wound up writing this about him. Simply a good, righteous man.” MenWritingPersonsBookPeriodsWoundsRighteousGemsNephewRighteous ManFavorite Person Author:Jeff Pearlman
“There are more great guys than jerks, so it's a huge list.” GuyHugeListsJerkGreat Guy Author:Jeff Pearlman
“When I was covering baseball the Reds had a first baseman, Sean Casey. His nickname was "The Mayor" because he knew and connected with absolutely everyone. Incredibly lovely ... even invited Red writers to his wedding. And that never happens.” FirstsHappensRedBaseballConnectedLovelyInvitedCoveringMayorsNicknamesSean Author:Jeff Pearlman
“A ton of athletes, even if they know your name, pretend they don't.” IfsKnowsNamesAthlete Author:Jeff Pearlman
“I reached out to [Brett Favre] early on; sent him some of my books and a letter. Then I had two or three arranged times with him, and was blown off. Then I sent him another letter, and he sent me a text, explaining that he didn't wish to talk. I'm not mad - it's his right, obviously. Plus, his family members were amazingly open and cool.” TwoBookThreeWishMembersLettersMadPlusExplainingFamily Members Author:Jeff Pearlman
“Donald [Driver] is a good guy, a righteous guy. I have no beef with him. But I have multiple sources on this; people not connected with one another who verified it.” PeopleGuySourceConnectedDriversRighteousMultipleGood GuyBeef Author:Jeff Pearlman
“I'm not saying - in any way - that Donald Driver is lying or lacking sincerity. But I trust my reporting.” WayLyingDriversSincerityLacking Author:Jeff Pearlman
“If I'd had covered [ Brett Favre] in Atlanta, I'd presume he'd go down as another Todd Marinovich. Talent out the gills, but lacking the control and discipline to make much of himself.” IfsTalentDisciplineCoveredLackingAtlanta Author:Jeff Pearlman
