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Article: When best are a pest FISHING LINES
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- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- September 20, 1998
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keith elliott
FISHING LINES
MEMBERS OF the sporting press, who pride themselves on their
wisdom, critical judgement and vision, are acutely short-sighted when
it comes to spotting their own shortcomings. Of all people, you
would think we should know better. But every hack harbours dreams of
being able to beat the professionals at their own game.
Let me give you an example. I met one, a chap who fancied himself
as one hell of a snooker player. He actually bought the table that
was used for a world championship final. One day, Dennis Taylor came
round to visit. "Let's have a game or two, Dennis," he said. Of
course, the hack didn't have a chance. Dennis gave him something
like seven blacks, ...