Jeff Pearlman famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

I know people my age (early 40s) who insist upon only writing. You know what we call them? Ex-journalists.
-- Jeff Pearlman

#Writing #People #Age
There are more great guys than jerks, so it's a huge list.
-- Jeff Pearlman

#Guy #Lists #Jerk
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

#Memories #Mean #Golf
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

#Book #Writing #Men
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

#Baseball #Lovely #Nicknames
A ton of athletes, even if they know your name, pretend they don't.
-- Jeff Pearlman

#Athlete #Names #Knows
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

#Book #Two #Mad
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

#People #Guy #Beef
I'm not saying - in any way - that Donald Driver is lying or lacking sincerity. But I trust my reporting.
-- Jeff Pearlman

#Lying #Way #Sincerity
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

#Atlanta #Discipline #Talent

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