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Article: PING-PONG DIPLOMACY; CONTINUING FN'S SERIES DEVOTED TO DESIGNERS' PASSIONS, STUART WEITZMAN EXPLAINS WHY THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THAN A GOOD GAME OF TABLE TENNIS.(Brief Article)
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- Footwear News
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- July 29, 2002
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Don't be fooled by Stuart Weitzman's gentle demeanor. He's actually a bit of a shark -- a Ping-Pong shark.
When visiting his showroom, watch your back if the designer suggests you have a "warm-up" game with someone else before taking him on. The "never been beat" Weitzman is sizing you up, checking out your moves and what it will take to beat you. Weitzman has a serious passion for sports of all kinds. He sees sports, like footwear, as part of his lifestyle, and not a passing interest or something he feels he has to do. A typical day in the life of this designer consists of his 10 a.m. Ping-Pong match, constant yo-yo practice, more Ping-Pong playing, tennis ...