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#215314 - 07/27/04 07:47 PM
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"Hero" is best defined by each of us individually. Many soldiers, fireman and policeman are seen as heroes but say they are just doing their jobs. Perhaps they're both right. The same may be said about athletes. The beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Andy Z As the original poster of this thread I am truly sorry to see it take a negative turn. I will be glad to withdraw it if neccesary. TrueBlueBanker
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#215315 - 07/27/04 07:50 PM
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Amen brother...
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#215316 - 07/27/04 09:15 PM
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As one with inside information on his non-public, personal life (no, I have not represented the Armstrongs), all I can say is it causes me to not label him a successful man or a hero. That aside, I applaud the accomplishments he has made for himself and the USA and hope that he was not doped.
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#215318 - 07/27/04 09:50 PM
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If you dig deep enough, everyone has some skeleton in their closet that would keep someone from labeling them a hero. We are not questioning his personal, non-public life. The fact that you would make that statement would cause me to label you a non-hero...nothing but inuendo from your end. I knew him back when he was in high school (he was 2 years behind my sister) and I recall him as nothing but a class act from a single parent home who had a good head on his shoulders.
Of course, this is my opinion, and you have yours. And opinions are like....everyones elses stinks.
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#215319 - 07/28/04 03:26 PM
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Hmmmm.....interesting, different perspectives on the same individual. Can anyone shed some more light on the true character of LA?
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#215320 - 07/28/04 05:43 PM
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I think his true character showed when, after setting a record in the L'Alp d'Huez time trial, and being spit on repeatedly by the French fans, was asked about the crowd and the behavior. His reply was "It was a very challenging ride. The fans being so close make it difficult to do well." Did he trash the French for spitting on him? No. Did he trash the nation of France for the action of its people? No. Did he trash the Tour de France, or anyone else? No. Never once did he mention being spit on. He answered the question with dignity and humility. I think that shows his true character right there.
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#215321 - 07/28/04 06:21 PM
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Or that just means he has media savvy and good sense.
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#215322 - 07/28/04 07:25 PM
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no, because if he had media savvy he would have played this up big time to his advantage. He displayed humility by doing this. In fact, he has never bragged on himself in an interview, even when on the eve of winning his 6th title and they asked if he had the race in the bag, he said no, he did not and that until he was on the podium he would not rest easy. Name me another sport figure that would be that humble. Shaq, Kobe, Michael Jordan, Serena or Venus, Barry or Sammy, Bret Favre? They aren't out there.
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#215323 - 07/28/04 07:55 PM
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We'll just have to agree to disagree.
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#215325 - 07/28/04 08:00 PM
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Hey Pizza Girl - Definitely an opinionated thread, which is fine. Although I find it hard to disagree with someone with a Poster name of a great movie!
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#215327 - 07/28/04 08:34 PM
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I was wondering what that flashing envelope was...duh.
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#215329 - 07/29/04 12:52 AM
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I am going to print your post and show it to my wife and teenage son.
Thx.
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#215331 - 07/29/04 01:12 PM
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I was wondering what that flashing envelope was...duh.
LOL Happy! Does that mean you're all set with the private message function?
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#215332 - 07/29/04 01:16 PM
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good to go
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#215333 - 07/29/04 02:04 PM
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Lance is sure cashing in early. He already has deals worth $7 million. I knew I never should have sold my Huffy.
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#215334 - 07/29/04 08:04 PM
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You've got to strike while the iron's hot! Oh, something like that....
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#215335 - 07/30/04 07:55 PM
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As one with inside information on his non-public, personal life (no, I have not represented the Armstrongs), all I can say is it causes me to not label him a successful man or a hero. That aside, I applaud the accomplishments he has made for himself and the USA and hope that he was not doped.
Come on Z...You can't give us a nibble and run away. Without breeching and confidentiality can you give us more info?
Hmmm...no, but thanks for asking. If you want a real hero from Austin--in real life as well as athletically, check out my friend Josh Davis (my daughter can always say she had a multiple Olympic Gold Medal winner for a babysitter--he actually did babysit her about once or twice a couple of years ago). Josh Davis
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