Long John Silver (Columnist)

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Long's Bio

Hi – Am Long J. Silver. I am responsible for the Tennis domain in Bleachers. My interests are tennis, f-1, media and tabloids. ANYTHING Tennis on Bleachers – ask me and I would love to help.

Am looking for someone to help me out with the women's tennis domain - any interested parties CONTACT me?

I love to discuss about the actual mechanics of the game, as much as the psychology behind it. I am balanced, I have my favorites, but am true to the event, neither over-board nor melo-dramatic. Love balanced articles.

If you and I watched the same game, I like to write about what you did not see during the game that I was able to perceive. That is indeed the sign of interesting journalism.

Some special mentions: Cap Z (Zander) for providing us with such an invaluable opportunity to write about sports that we are passionate about. Jeff Gorman, my perennial editor who has helped me develop as a writer, and Alex Dimond too. Last but not the least my good mate Burton D … and Shaq for his creativity and sense of humor which I can connect with elegantly.

The Chef (LJ) for his Nouvelle cuisine and his conflict resolution skills - he is awesome. Paul and Sara for just being who they are. Also my favorite writer in here ... love her style (Lise). She reminds of Rodge - Elegance .... there are millions of way you can phrase a sentence, and she phrases it the exact way that I would ve phrased it .... Elegance - Elegance

On the personal front –

I study energy – economics for a living. I love to cook Italian cuisine, play the guitar, music is the fuel that drives my engine, love dark stouts and good dry red vino (Cabernet and Shiraz). A sucker for Italian food and a good hazelnut cappuccino, anyday. Love to travel and imbibe new cultures too.

Love S&M - Symphony and Metallica. The entire album is refreshingly novel and incredibly revolutionary for it’s a fusion of two absolutely bipolar genres of music, Symphony and Heavy Metal. I am kind of new age, hence I take more to S&M, Load, Reload ... as well as Black Album and Master of Puppets.

Does not hurt that it sounds - consummately Regale and Aristocratic ... Cheers to Michael Kamen, San Francisco Orchestra, James, Jason, Kirk and Lars. I am a bit of a self-confessed metal-head, with pitch black (some times torn) tee's monopolizing my closet ....

Actually know every single note in the entire S&M ...

When you have time, try Metallica's new work - 'Death Magnetic'. Try 'The Day That Never Comes' and 'Unforgiven 3'.

cheers -

Long Writes About

The Short List facts and information about Long John Silver

Favorite Athletes

Hewitt, Federer, Courier, Hingis, Rafter, Sabatini, Michael Phelps, M.Schumacher, Shane Warne, Stephen Waugh, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham

Favorite Sports Teams

Aus Cricket Team, Ferrari F-1 Team

All Time Sports Moment

M.Schumacher's first drivers championship with Ferrari (his 3rd overall), on a rainy slippery day in Suzuka, Japan on October 2000: Shane Warne's genius spell against the Proteas in that famous tied world cup semifinal, 1999

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Federer's potential grand slam count ... Michael's 7 - good luck getting anywhere near that one mate, The other Michael's (The Super-FISH) 8 Olympics Count ....

Pele or Maradona?

Never watched both of them play ... but must say, dont think much of Maradona as a person (not as a player, but as a person) for my own reasons

Federer or Sampras?

Rodge - Rodge - Rodge, would travel a million miles to watch him hit a tennis ball around ...

Schumacher or Senna?

Michael ofcourse ... not because he is better or worse, I just like him better, he embodies Loyalty, thats a good reason for starters

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  1. by Kara
    about 10 hours ago

    I would love to collaborate on an article sometime, there is much that I'd like to learn about F1! I'm sure that there are many similariies & differences for that matter that I know nothing about!

    Take care!!

  2. by Lisa
    about 10 hours ago

    Haha! Well, Italian, yes, but just pizza....Margherita pizza. I'm not planning on cooking this weekend...Hubby BBQs on weekend, and we grill all the veggies and stuff. I need the break...I cook all week!

  3. by rohini
    about 14 hours ago

    once again, thank you!

  4. by rohini
    about 15 hours ago

    maybe,but the recent article that i have written that also won't have a pic. i meant, jankovic and serena's pic was uploaded by someone else....

  5. by rohini
    about 15 hours ago

    the thing is i am not able to upload pictures for my articles....the pic for sania's article, i din't upload....someone else did...

  6. by Michelle
    about 21 hours ago

    The captain of the Indian football team... A nominee for "Indian Of the Year" and the future of Indian Football... Baichung Bhutia
    What do you think? Will India ever make it to the World Cup?

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/67251-baichung-bhutia-our-captain-indian-footballs-pride

    cheers x

  7. by Paul
    1 day ago

    Ok, will keep you informed, still waiting to hear from LJ.

  8. by Paul
    1 day ago

    Thanks Long, you are still numero uno though! Have asked LJ if he is ok for me to call him on the phone and go over the issues with the Hall. Would like to do the same with you, if that is fine with you. Sometimes, one needs to talk things through.

  9. by J.A.
    1 day ago

    alljaa1245@yahoo.com

  10. by J.A.
    1 day ago

    Hi - just another missive out there waiting! thanks...jaa

  11. by Kara
    1 day ago

    LJS: Thanks again for the comments on my NASACAR article. It takes a big Tennis lovin' man to even think about reading a stock car article, much less comment on it. I appreciate it so much! Love your writing, I will now be able to get back in touch with my inner player through your work!

  12. by GilRush
    1 day ago

    thanks buddy, yeah I sure will...:)

  13. by L.J.
    2 days ago

    No

    Yes

    It goes.

  14. by Sean
    2 days ago

    Hey LJS,
    I understand, but I'm not happy with it.

    I was just put-aback seeing him on the main page over articles written by people I respect here. Very upsetting.

    -Sean

  15. by Michael
    2 days ago

    Have a look for my idea to spice up the friday practice sessions, should be on my profile.