Will be ‘i.t.e.’, based on this, my most favorite story in the world:
It was the World Series. Philadelphia versus Kansas City. Tug McGraw of the Phillies was pitching. It was the fifth game of the series, the bottom of the ninth, with the Kansas City Royals behind four to three. The Royals had the bases loaded with two out. Kansas City had just won two straight games to tie the series, and now they had a chance to win a third and go ahead of Philadelphia three games to two. The game was being played in Kansas City. The ball park was packed. The crowd of over fifty thousand frantic Kansas City fans were on their feet, yelling their heads off. It was bedlam. In the middle of all that commotion, Bob Boone, the Phillies’ catcher, asked the umpire for a time out and walked to the pitcher’s mound. He said something to McGraw, turned, and walked back to home plate. You know what he said? He said, “Isn’t this exciting?”
What a wonderful thing to be able to say.
– Chuck Barris (pictured), Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind, p. 8
I love that quote, have pasted it in countless diaries and gifts to friends.
‘Isn’t this exciting?’
A wonderful thing indeed.
nice one! Although since it’s my job as a french man, i have a question: how many countries are involved in the WORLD SERIES? beside the US of A, Cuba and Japan?
I check your texts everyday, keep on going bro! It’s worth it!
Aric, now you just need to learn to say that when someone “borrows” your lawn chairs.
Great story, really makes me realize how much our attitude determines our happiness.