49 Quotes by Stephen Rodrick

Unlike the LeBrons and A-Rods of the world, anointed as special from pre-K, Matt Leinart exudes an approachability rarely seen in superstars. It's why kids on the autograph line chat him up like a buddy with whom they could stay up late playing Xbox.

James Salter has been a fighter pilot, a rogue, and a climber. He counts Robert Redford as a friend.

There are many reasons why I hate college football. The 4-hour games drone on longer than Steve Lyons during the American League playoffs. The ever-expanding season threatens to creep into early July. Boise, Idaho, hosts a bowl game. And it's played on blue artificial turf.

I tested in the top percentile for IQ, but I couldn't tie my shoes or really ride a bike without training wheels until I was almost 7.

From the outside, Rick Rubin's house above Zuma Beach is a generic millionaire beach home. There's a rarely used tennis court and a circular drive.

I arrive a month premature, with my dad's brains but not much else.

The thing about living without a father if he's always gone is that it takes a long time to realize he isn't coming home.

All backups take their cue from Elrod Hendricks, the patron saint of erstwhile catchers.

The everybody-loves-Jeff Bridges home base is, of course, 'The Big Lebowski.'