Because Ritchie Valens WAS the real deal. He was only starting, but in the time he spent in the business, he made big impact. I don't know if anybody could have made a bigger one.
I think no-one was surprised to hear that Janis Joplin was dead. She seemed to be living up all of her energy that she had to give in just a few years. Now you listen to covers of her songs by various women, and it's pale in comparison.
I'd say James Dean is someone that's really inspired me. Just the fact that he did only three movies before he died at such a young age, and yet everyone knows who he is. It really blows my mind.
A lot of actors flame out.
I spent twelve years training for a career that was over in a week. Joe Namath spent one week training for a career that lasted twelve years.
Boxing's not a career for anyone: it doesn't last long enough to be a career.
Borg had an American attitude, which I think is not so good. He only enjoyed winning and he was out of tennis when he was 26.
For many courtesans, it was over by age 22.
Brock Lesnar was basically eye candy for MMA. He came in there, he was big, he was strong, he won a few matches, he captured the title, and then he was out. Not much of a career.
A player's career can be quick, so when such an opportunity comes you think about your family.
