A lengthy interview in Toro Magazine about the book, The World Cup, the Italian style and dealing with cheating in soccer. Contains swear words. Continue reading
Posts from ‘July, 2010’
Toro Magazine interview
Still #1
The World Is A Ball retains its place on several national Bestseller Lists this weekend. Thanks to all readers. And thanks to CBC Book Club for featuring it all through June. Continue reading
We’re a nice nation, easily shocked
John Doyle
The Globe and Mail
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Happy Canada Day. Move along, now. Nothing to see here. Trust in authority. Today, all you get here is Canada Day: A Rant.
Yes, it’s Canada Day up Canada way, and Larry King has finally retired. Are these events connected? Yes. How? In the context of the TV racket, neither is a very big deal.
Let’s get King out the way first. It’s taken 25 years, so attention must be paid. CNN’s loyalty to King has been admirable, and indeed rare in the TV racket. Most broadcasters would have eased him out years ago. I mean, he became almost sinister – you who watched, you half-expected him to expire on the air. Continue reading
