Archive for August, 2013
Uber-cool
James Hird is ice. Against the backdrop of doping allegations, resignations and intense scrutiny, Hird has remained calm and affable. He has made himself available and is capable under fire.
Journalists skulk outside his house each morning. The interruptions must be frustrating but Hird answers questions in a measured tone, rarely getting impatient, always ready to smirk. He isn’t contemptuous or grumpy.
the Don, Michael Corleone
Apply yourself
One thing I’m no good at is technological basics. When the TV says install a new digital program, I fumble with the remote and phone a friend. I’ve never downloaded a movie or CD from the internet.
I can barely burn a DVD without opening four programs and using up my computer’s memory.
