The Writer's Life 11/24 - Talent

NFL: Given their QB situation, I don’t see how the Broncos can beat the Patriots, who seem a bit vulnerable at present, although they remain undefeated. I expect it to be close and New England pulling it out as usual… I’ll be surprised if the Jets make the playoffs. A hack in the NY Post predicted they’d win 23-3 last weekend -- on the road!… The Eagles seem in total collapse. I doubt Chip Kelly lasts the entire season. The bye couldn’t have come at a better time for them. Even if they rally and make the playoffs, I expect Kelly to return to college ball… I love the Cardinals' pluck. I don’t know if they can make it all the way to the Super Bowl, but they will give their opponents fits… The Chiefs and Colts seem to have righted their ships… Kudos to young QB’s Cam Newton and Jameis Winston, who had spectacular games Sunday… Even if the Giants lose in Washington, they will still be in the race for the NFC East crown. With Romo back, even the 3-7 Cowboys have a shot at it, although their margin for error is slim. 9-7 should clinch it, possibly even 8-8.

Adele’s new album, 25, has sold 2.3 million copies in three days, a record. It’s refreshing to see strict talent rewarded. I haven’t seen any gimmickry at all from her. She is all about artistry. There are many talented singers out there, but most seem to place image before substance.

I’ve never been a big fan of stand-up comedy, but Steven Wright’s wry observations have always amused me. Someone posted a list of 35 at Facebook. Here are the first twelve:
1 - I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.
2 - Borrow money from pessimists -- they don't expect it back.
3 - Half the people you know are below average.
4 - 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
5 - 82.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
6 - A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.
7 - A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
8 - If you want the rainbow, you got to put up with the rain.
9 - All those who believe in psychokinesis, raise my hand.
10 - The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
11 - I almost had a psychic girlfriend, ..... But she left me before we met.
12 - OK, so what's the speed of dark?

My thanks to the elderly woman who purchased thrillers by Michael Connelly and Daniel Silva, her favorite writer; to Cabbie, who swapped a bag of 20 paperbacks for three; and Herbie, who donated two hardcover Iris Johansen mysteries.

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