[Stephen Dame]

How in the hell did this guy get a journalism job for a national paper? Was the owner of the paper drunk? MY LORD

Well, she's a "she," and she's a very good writer... although yes, the Asper's do run the Post on the John A. Macdonald theory of management: "Buzzed is better, but Blasted is Best."

[Killer Whale Tank]

That piece comes off as an honest account of time spent between Downie and a reporter who has no particular fondness for his work (the use of 'bleats' to describe his singing on INOIB is revealing, I think) nor any real understanding of it. She is punching the clock. He probably is too. The result, as usual in entertainment 'journalism,' is a waste of time for all concerned; but then, it's probably hard to be truly incisive with the Aspers hovering over your shoulder and censoring your every utterance lest it offend their politics.

[grooveless touque]

It was heartbreaking ... well, not heartbreaking. God, I need some perspective if that's heartbreaking."

Man, not even an article reeking of smugness and contempt could sour Gord's wit. That's a great line we could all use sometime!

[ShannonW]

This article is in the Ottawa Citizen today along with a pic of Gord from the Grey Cup.