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John's Bio

I love to write about the 'Real Life,' sports, not that boring and silly stuff, like Global Warming, Presidential politics, and 'what is the true meaning of life'?

But can anyone tell me, "How can you make a living doing this?" If I could master that, my wife of 31 years would let me do this a lot more. Hiding in the closet and secretly typing articles is losing its thrill.

My Fav Five. (like anyone cares)

Favorite Movie: Strictly Ballroom
Favorite Group: Moody Blues, the early years
Favorite Dog: Dachshund The "Weiner Dog"
Favorite Writer: Ray Bradbury and Jim Murray
Favorite Team: Two - The Lakers and anyone who beats the Suns

Little known fact: Did you know if you live in Arizona its against the law to root for any other team than the Suns?

John Writes About

The Short List facts and information about John Fatland

Favorite Athletes

Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Magic Johnson Favorite Coach: Tommy Lasorda

Favorite Sports Teams

Lakers, Dodgers, and Rams, Oh my! College: UCLA BB; USC Football

All Time Sports Moment

Magics baby sky hook at the gahden and Kirk Gibson's home run to beat the A's in the World Series

Most Memorable Game Attended

Not so much the game, but sitting with AI's mom behind the bench at the 76's vs Lakers game, Staples Center.

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's consecutive games

Ruth or Mays?

Say hey, it's Willie

Unitas or Montana?

Say it ain't so, Joe. (No, no, to anyone who has a last name attached to the Niners) Johnny was and always will be my idol.

Pele or Maradona?

Pele introduced soccer to the World, and its never been the same since.

Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Hey, I even liked the Pac 10, when they were the Pac 8.

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  1. by Zander
    5 months ago

    LOL—you're too much John...

    Keep the great stuff coming!

    Z

  2. by Zander
    5 months ago

    Hey John,

    Just make a few touchups to the piece—take a look and make sure everything checks out. Remember you can re-revise anything you don't like or revert to a previous version if you prefer.

    Z

  3. by Zander
    5 months ago

    LOL—loved the article John!

    The Hunger strike commences in T minus one hour and counting...

  4. by Andrew
    7 months ago

    I'm still laughing. I watched it four times already and I'm off to go watch it again.

  5. by Andrew
    7 months ago

    John-

    I think you'll get as much a kick out of this as I did:

    http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/262/shaqphxvc9.png

    Andrew

  6. by Claire
    8 months ago

    Ah yes, Alameda is my hometown. Now that I'm in Sacramento, I appreciate the bay area so much more.

  7. by Clublakers.com
    8 months ago

    Great job. Keep up the great work.

    clublakers.com