Comments on: McEnroe in the Making

By: blg

blg — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:00:29 +0000

Barbie dolls? You’re volunteering to play with Barbies? Greater love has no mother.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:59:17 +0000

Actually, mom, I think this is a different flavor. I quit gymnastics and ballet because I was singularly unsuited to both: I do not possess great balance or flexibility, especially where extensions are involved. Simon, by contrast, WON’T quit, even when he’s exhausted and can’t perform any longer, precisely because he IS naturally good at soccer and tennis and wants to get better.
When he collapses while trying to read or do math above his ability, that’s when I recognize myself.

By: goldsteinrita

goldsteinrita — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:53:04 +0000

I recognize some of this. The difference is that you just quit when you realized that you were not going to be ready for the Bolshoi or be a Nadia Comaneci after a year or two of ballet and gymnastics. As you have said, you saved your do or die for other things.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:02:23 +0000

Too bad my brother isn’t nearer. He’s a hell of a good tennis player, and he loves kids. Hope Barry helps you out.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:01:23 +0000

I wanna see your teacher’s face when you tell him/her that you’re taking lessons to keep up with your 5 year old.