Morning Blogdome: Emmitt Does Not Appreciate The Distruthfulness Of The Book [Morning Blogdome]
Deadspin —
... speak with me for “Boys Will Be Boys.” While working on the book I contacted his representatives on multiple occasions; asked through friends of friends; so on and so on—and was told that, these days, Smith only talks to book authors if he’s paid handsomely. Perhaps I would have found this to be surprising were I not warned ahead of time by myriad ex-Cowboys that the post-NFL Smith had become gallingly greedy and self-centered. “Emmitt being Emmitt,” they’d say. Oh, well. I moved on."[Jeff Pearlman] ...
Media News & Notes
The Big Lead —
... Emmitt Smith refused to talk to Jeff Pearlman for his book on the Cowboys - he’s “gallingly greedy and self-centered.” (Jeff Pearlman) ...
Random Update: 09.08.08
Playing for Peanuts Blog —
... ESPN ain't big on lighting. Jeff blames his bright yellow shirt, but I've seen public access stations lit better. In fact, my interview with Jeff WAS lit at a public access station AND the cameraman left the ND filter on for the interview (yikes). But with a little elbow grease and a visit from The Captain, I was able to make it look decent enough: Anyway, visit Jeff's blog and buy his book. I haven't read it yet, but I can assure you it ...
If You Want to Interview Emmitt Smith, Be Sure to Bring Your Checkbook
FanHouse —
... ensued. If you're too lazy to watch six minutes of relatively boring television, here's are the Cliff's Notes: Smith supports the Cowboys and believes in giving people -- even Pacman Jones -- second chances, and Pearlman is skeptical of owner Jerry Jones' motives. Hardly riveting. But as the segment ends, Smith offers Pearlman this: "Jeff, keep selling books." Everybody laughs uncomfortably, and that was that. But on his website, Pearlman fills in the details on his history with Smith: I was sort of curious how this whole show would fly, ...
