A ton of athletes, even if they know your name, pretend they don't. Jeff Pearlman More Quotes by Jeff Pearlman More Quotes From Jeff Pearlman I know people my age (early 40s) who insist upon only writing. You know what we call them? Ex-journalists. Jeff Pearlman agewritingpeople 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? Jeff Pearlman golfmemoriesmean 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. Jeff Pearlman writingmenbook There are more great guys than jerks, so it's a huge list. Jeff Pearlman jerklistsguy 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. Jeff Pearlman nicknameslovelybaseball 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. Jeff Pearlman madtwobook 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. Jeff Pearlman beefguypeople I'm not saying - in any way - that Donald Driver is lying or lacking sincerity. But I trust my reporting. Jeff Pearlman sinceritylyingway 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. Jeff Pearlman talentdisciplineatlanta
