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Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:00 AM

The beast

As a former elite athlete, I turn into a horrible, condescending jerk when I watch the Olympics with armchair fans like you.
Jennifer Sey

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  • Wednesday, August 13, 2008 07:55 AM

    The Beast

    Oh Jeez Oh Pete! I lived overseas for many years. When people tell me about their experiences on their 2 week vacation in the country where I spent my twenties and part of my thirties, I listen politely and move on. I don't tell them about my time there except to say that I lived there. And they are never really interested in hearing what I have to say about it anyway. They just want to tell me about their experience. That's just the way people are.

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