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Q2: Do you take it one article at a time? Is it a team effort?BA: The thing with column writing: You have to write one piece, then another,
then another, then another, then another, then another, until eventually you stop. Heres what I always tell young journalism students in my
ongoing attempt to scare away all but the diehards: lets you write the greatest column every written. Its perfect. Its the equivalent of writing
the opening minute of Gimme Shelter. It changes lives. You did it.So, what are you writing tomorrow? Because that other column is gone,
man.Also, yes, it is a team effort. I dont even write the headlines.Q3: Who is your favourite writer?BA: This right here is what they call a
complicated question. Depends what you want: Columnist, features, novels, whatever. In sports, I could make a very long list, but I think
the best columnist in North America is Dan Wetzel from Yahoo, who has such incredible instincts, and such a clear mind. I think the most
powerful writer in North America is Charlie Pierce from Esquire. And my favourite novel is probably Catch-22.Q4: Is there such thing as
tweeting too much?BA: So Ive been told. Q5: What the best article of yours we have never read?BA: Well, depends who you are. But I wrote
a couple in university Im not yet embarrassed by: one about womens rugby, which was my first real feature, and one about a womens field
hockey player named Jen Dowdeswell, and a couple others. If you havent read my piece about Acron Eger from 2008, that might be it. I
still think about him.Q6: Have you inspired any good parody accounts on Twitter?BA: You want a parody account? This is a parody
account. Gaze upon it. Its like a perfect oil painting. Q7: Other than you, whos your next favourite Bruce (excluding Wayne)?BA: I guess
Willis? I mean, Die Hard alone, right? But my favourite B. Arthur is Bea Athur. She was a grand dame, she really was. Once I showed up at
a physiotherapy appointment and theyd listed me as B. Arthur, and the ladies at reception were so disappointed when I showed up.Q8:
While you were at UBC, did you ever meet David Suzuki? If so, what did you talk about? If not, can you make something up?BA: Why would
I have met David Suzuki? I mean, I was busy, man. I did participate in the APEC protests in 1997 and nearly got tear-gassed, I worked at
the student newspaper, I called basketball and football games for the radio station — which had an old Coke machine that contained a
million cans of beer and it was a lottery which kind youd get — I met my future wife, all that stuff. The most interesting interview subject I
sat down with was the novelist Thomas King, though. We mostly talked about writing. He was very patient, and great. Q9: What is your
handwriting like?BA: Deteriorating. I can still pull out neat enough printing that my wife wants me to inscribe the Christmas cards, but my
shorthand is basically runes at this point. Funny story: In high school Id walk by the typewriting class, which was a thing, and think, look at
those suckers, learning to type. Why would I need to know how to type? Good call, young Bruce, you dummy.Q10: If you were to write a
novel, what would the title be?BA: Novels seem hard. Like, youd have to think up character names, for a start. I think the title is probably
what youd do last. And youd have to make sure nobody else had used it before. So I cannot answer this until Ive written a novel, which
again, seems very hard. Q11: Can you provide us with one picture to judge you by?BA: Heres me as a young man shuffling cards under a
tarp in the woods while smoking a cigar Q12: Can you go BarDown?Give enough unbothered time in my driveway with one of the hockey
sticks we bought for the kids, sure. I prefer trying to get the ball hung up in the netting by shooting it under the back bar, but Im not sure
theres a term for that, though. http://www.hockeyleafsshop.com/White-Dou...ur-Jersey/ . LOUIS -- St.
http://www.hockeyleafsshop.com/White-Phi...el-Jersey/ . -- Tom Brady and the New England Patriots do an outstanding job rallying
from behind. http://www.hockeyleafsshop.com/White-Jam...er-Jersey/ . Despite the ongoing struggles, Leafs VP of Hockey
Operations Dave Poulin has confidence the team has the right combination of players to get things turned around.
http://www.hockeyleafsshop.com/White-Dar...er-Jersey/ . -- Things have turned around in Baltimore for Jason Hammel.
http://www.hockeyleafsshop.com/White-Naz...ri-Jersey/ . Arsenal beat Everton 4-1 at Emirates Stadium to become the first team
through to the last four, with substitute Olivier Giroud scoring two of the hosts three goals in the final 22 minutes. Yet it was the display of
Ozil that stood out, the Germany playmaker responding to criticism of his lacklustre recent performances by scoring the opening goal in
the seventh minute, setting up Girouds second and working tirelessly for the team. LONDON -- The Premier Leagues most unpredictable
title race produced another surprise on Saturday as Chelsea lost at Crystal Palace for the first time since 1990. Despite the 1-0 collapse
after Chelsea captain John Terry headed Joel Wards cross into his own goal at the start of the second half, Jose Mourinhos side remains
top as Manchester City was held to a 1-1 draw at Arsenal. "We depend too much on other results," Mourinho said, writing off his teams
title prospect. "When you depend a little its possible, when you depend a lot, I dont think its possible. "We depend now too much. I dont
think now we can win the league." Liverpool, perhaps? Brendan Rodgers side is a point behind Chelsea and will go top with a victory over
Tottenham on Sunday. The points tally, though, is deceptive. Although City is third and two points behind Chelsea, the 2012 champions
have two games in hand. The one certainty is the defending champions wont be keeping hold of the trophy, with Manchester United still in
seventh despite by coming from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-1. Southampton, a place behind United but six points adrift, produced a
resounding 4-0 victory over Newcastle. In a meeting of relegation-threatened teams, both West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff scored in
stoppage time as they drew 3-3. Stokes impressive form continued with Peter Odemwingie clinching a 1-0 victory over Hull, the teams
fourth success in five matches. Swansea climbed above Hull into 13th by ending a six-game winless run in the league. Jonathan de
Guzmans clinical double and Wayne Routledges goal produced a 3-0 victory over fellow struggler Norwich. In the trophy chase, Arsenals
concern will be its return of two points from its last three games -- even if the spirited fighht back against City offered hope for the title run-
in.dddddddddddd With Arsenal still reeling from a demoralizing 6-0 loss at Chelsea last weekend, David Silva completed a counter-attack
to put City in front in the 18th minute. But conceding early made Arsenal more assertive and Mathieu Flamini turned Lukas Podolskis
cross into the net to level eight minutes into the second half. At Old Trafford, the start of the game had fans looking to the sky when a
much-publicized plane flew overhead with a banner emblazoned with "Wrong One - Moyes Out." Just one person, who said he is a United
fan, has claimed responsibility for the stunt with no supporters groups backing the protest. "The support inside Old Trafford has been
terrific and if ever there was a show of support for their football club and for their team, it was today," Moyes said. But supporters faith in
Moyes was tested when Ashley Westwood put Aston Villa in front in the 13th minute by sending a free kick dipping into the net. Villas lead
only lasted seven minutes before Rooney sent a header from Shinji Kagawas cross into the net. And after Leandro Bacuna fouled Juan
Mata, Rooney put United in front from the penalty spot before half time. The lead was extended in the 57th when Juan Mata scored his first
United goal since joining from Chelsea in January for 37.1 million pounds (then $61 million), and substitute Javier Hernandez wrapped
up the victory in stoppage time. On the south-coast, Southamptons victory will have offered England coach Roy Hodgson some
encouragement for the World Cup -- with three different English scores. Jay Rodriguez put Southampton in front just before half time and
netted the fourth in the 89th after Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana scored. cheap jerseys ' ' '
then another, then another, then another, then another, until eventually you stop. Heres what I always tell young journalism students in my
ongoing attempt to scare away all but the diehards: lets you write the greatest column every written. Its perfect. Its the equivalent of writing
the opening minute of Gimme Shelter. It changes lives. You did it.So, what are you writing tomorrow? Because that other column is gone,
man.Also, yes, it is a team effort. I dont even write the headlines.Q3: Who is your favourite writer?BA: This right here is what they call a
complicated question. Depends what you want: Columnist, features, novels, whatever. In sports, I could make a very long list, but I think
the best columnist in North America is Dan Wetzel from Yahoo, who has such incredible instincts, and such a clear mind. I think the most
powerful writer in North America is Charlie Pierce from Esquire. And my favourite novel is probably Catch-22.Q4: Is there such thing as
tweeting too much?BA: So Ive been told. Q5: What the best article of yours we have never read?BA: Well, depends who you are. But I wrote
a couple in university Im not yet embarrassed by: one about womens rugby, which was my first real feature, and one about a womens field
hockey player named Jen Dowdeswell, and a couple others. If you havent read my piece about Acron Eger from 2008, that might be it. I
still think about him.Q6: Have you inspired any good parody accounts on Twitter?BA: You want a parody account? This is a parody
account. Gaze upon it. Its like a perfect oil painting. Q7: Other than you, whos your next favourite Bruce (excluding Wayne)?BA: I guess
Willis? I mean, Die Hard alone, right? But my favourite B. Arthur is Bea Athur. She was a grand dame, she really was. Once I showed up at
a physiotherapy appointment and theyd listed me as B. Arthur, and the ladies at reception were so disappointed when I showed up.Q8:
While you were at UBC, did you ever meet David Suzuki? If so, what did you talk about? If not, can you make something up?BA: Why would
I have met David Suzuki? I mean, I was busy, man. I did participate in the APEC protests in 1997 and nearly got tear-gassed, I worked at
the student newspaper, I called basketball and football games for the radio station — which had an old Coke machine that contained a
million cans of beer and it was a lottery which kind youd get — I met my future wife, all that stuff. The most interesting interview subject I
sat down with was the novelist Thomas King, though. We mostly talked about writing. He was very patient, and great. Q9: What is your
handwriting like?BA: Deteriorating. I can still pull out neat enough printing that my wife wants me to inscribe the Christmas cards, but my
shorthand is basically runes at this point. Funny story: In high school Id walk by the typewriting class, which was a thing, and think, look at
those suckers, learning to type. Why would I need to know how to type? Good call, young Bruce, you dummy.Q10: If you were to write a
novel, what would the title be?BA: Novels seem hard. Like, youd have to think up character names, for a start. I think the title is probably
what youd do last. And youd have to make sure nobody else had used it before. So I cannot answer this until Ive written a novel, which
again, seems very hard. Q11: Can you provide us with one picture to judge you by?BA: Heres me as a young man shuffling cards under a
tarp in the woods while smoking a cigar Q12: Can you go BarDown?Give enough unbothered time in my driveway with one of the hockey
sticks we bought for the kids, sure. I prefer trying to get the ball hung up in the netting by shooting it under the back bar, but Im not sure
theres a term for that, though. http://www.hockeyleafsshop.com/White-Dou...ur-Jersey/ . LOUIS -- St.
http://www.hockeyleafsshop.com/White-Phi...el-Jersey/ . -- Tom Brady and the New England Patriots do an outstanding job rallying
from behind. http://www.hockeyleafsshop.com/White-Jam...er-Jersey/ . Despite the ongoing struggles, Leafs VP of Hockey
Operations Dave Poulin has confidence the team has the right combination of players to get things turned around.
http://www.hockeyleafsshop.com/White-Dar...er-Jersey/ . -- Things have turned around in Baltimore for Jason Hammel.
http://www.hockeyleafsshop.com/White-Naz...ri-Jersey/ . Arsenal beat Everton 4-1 at Emirates Stadium to become the first team
through to the last four, with substitute Olivier Giroud scoring two of the hosts three goals in the final 22 minutes. Yet it was the display of
Ozil that stood out, the Germany playmaker responding to criticism of his lacklustre recent performances by scoring the opening goal in
the seventh minute, setting up Girouds second and working tirelessly for the team. LONDON -- The Premier Leagues most unpredictable
title race produced another surprise on Saturday as Chelsea lost at Crystal Palace for the first time since 1990. Despite the 1-0 collapse
after Chelsea captain John Terry headed Joel Wards cross into his own goal at the start of the second half, Jose Mourinhos side remains
top as Manchester City was held to a 1-1 draw at Arsenal. "We depend too much on other results," Mourinho said, writing off his teams
title prospect. "When you depend a little its possible, when you depend a lot, I dont think its possible. "We depend now too much. I dont
think now we can win the league." Liverpool, perhaps? Brendan Rodgers side is a point behind Chelsea and will go top with a victory over
Tottenham on Sunday. The points tally, though, is deceptive. Although City is third and two points behind Chelsea, the 2012 champions
have two games in hand. The one certainty is the defending champions wont be keeping hold of the trophy, with Manchester United still in
seventh despite by coming from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-1. Southampton, a place behind United but six points adrift, produced a
resounding 4-0 victory over Newcastle. In a meeting of relegation-threatened teams, both West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff scored in
stoppage time as they drew 3-3. Stokes impressive form continued with Peter Odemwingie clinching a 1-0 victory over Hull, the teams
fourth success in five matches. Swansea climbed above Hull into 13th by ending a six-game winless run in the league. Jonathan de
Guzmans clinical double and Wayne Routledges goal produced a 3-0 victory over fellow struggler Norwich. In the trophy chase, Arsenals
concern will be its return of two points from its last three games -- even if the spirited fighht back against City offered hope for the title run-
in.dddddddddddd With Arsenal still reeling from a demoralizing 6-0 loss at Chelsea last weekend, David Silva completed a counter-attack
to put City in front in the 18th minute. But conceding early made Arsenal more assertive and Mathieu Flamini turned Lukas Podolskis
cross into the net to level eight minutes into the second half. At Old Trafford, the start of the game had fans looking to the sky when a
much-publicized plane flew overhead with a banner emblazoned with "Wrong One - Moyes Out." Just one person, who said he is a United
fan, has claimed responsibility for the stunt with no supporters groups backing the protest. "The support inside Old Trafford has been
terrific and if ever there was a show of support for their football club and for their team, it was today," Moyes said. But supporters faith in
Moyes was tested when Ashley Westwood put Aston Villa in front in the 13th minute by sending a free kick dipping into the net. Villas lead
only lasted seven minutes before Rooney sent a header from Shinji Kagawas cross into the net. And after Leandro Bacuna fouled Juan
Mata, Rooney put United in front from the penalty spot before half time. The lead was extended in the 57th when Juan Mata scored his first
United goal since joining from Chelsea in January for 37.1 million pounds (then $61 million), and substitute Javier Hernandez wrapped
up the victory in stoppage time. On the south-coast, Southamptons victory will have offered England coach Roy Hodgson some
encouragement for the World Cup -- with three different English scores. Jay Rodriguez put Southampton in front just before half time and
netted the fourth in the 89th after Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana scored. cheap jerseys ' ' '