The Boss* Answers Questions via E-mail
From Florida Trend-–
*Followers of the Dailyskew know that either Howard Rubenstein- The Boss’s Public Relations stooge- or one Steinbrenner’s sons wrote this e-mail. This “interview” is absolutely histerical to me, because it’s the OPPOSITE of what the REAL George Steinbrenner would say.
(Steinbrenner, reportedly in ill health, would not agree to be interviewed in person. He answered questions via e-mail.)
I did play baseball as a kid. I also played football, basketball, was a member of the swim and track teams.
I always remembered what my father told me: “Always surround yourself with people who are a lot smarter than you are” and “always pay close attention to your losses — that is where the greatest lessons are learned.”
My mother taught me to always have compassion for those less fortunate and to always give back to the community. The more you give, the more you get back.My wife, Joan, is my best friend. She’s very intelligent and also extremely perceptive. Over the years I haven’t given her the credit she deserves for just putting up with me.
Naming my favorite Yankee player would be like a mother naming her favorite child. You can’t do it. It isn’t possible.
(On dealing with the New York media): You’re talking to the wrong person. You must know my past relationship with the media. However, as of late I’ve learned that “silence” is a very powerful word.
(On how he feels about the Tampa Bay Devil Rays): The who?
(On his contributions to the Boston Red Sox’s Jimmy Fund): We’re opponents in baseball; we’re allies in helping children. I have a lot of respect for what they’re doing with the Jimmy Fund, and I wouldn’t dream of not supporting such a worthy cause.
(On obligations a rich person has to a community): The list is too long. As my mother taught me — you must give back.
(On the portrayal of him on ‘Seinfeld’): I loved it. They weren’t too far from the truth. You must laugh at yourself, and believe me, I do.
(Last comment)-My career is my career, and although I’ve been fortunate to have a certain degree of success, without question, my proudest moments have come from my children — Hank, Jenny, Jessie and Hal.
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Tony- it reminds me of the mock funeral that I did of the other boss we know- “heart of gold”, “his door was always open”, etc.
Yep. An idealized caricature.
The whole thing is laugh-out-loud ridiculous — first of all, the REAL Steinbrenner would name names. He’d mention Reggie, Thurman, Donnie Baseball, Jeter … please. He wouldn’t care who he didn’t mention.
Those life lessons are insane. Steinbrenner would scoff at such question, or say, “I’m learning every day.” He most certainly would not give credit to his parents, or his wife! He’s a rugged individualist — self-made, self-taught, in need of nobody’s help or advice … at least, that’s what his pitch would be!
By the way, I think whoever wrote that comment about the wife putting up with George obviously sympathized with her, and probably witnessed George treating her like garbage.
George would brag about his contributions to society, and he would turn the Jimmy’s Fund question around to promote some charity associated with the New York Yankees.
The family needs to hire a ghost writer to handle those questions. They’re doing a lousy job of mimicking Steinbrenner’s persona.