I had an opportunity to spend some time with Jim Brown. I grew up a Cleveland fan, and played football in Ohio, so I was really excited to meet him. He turned out to be one of the most unpleasant people I have ever met. Picture the manners of Mr.T with the thoughtfulness of Rev. Wright and you have Jim Brown. For several hours on end he variously insulted, ordered around, and preached nonsensically to everyone around him in a voice much too loud for the situation. He was in very good shape for his age, and you could understand why he was so good even so many years later.