Shining Cs Reawaken Boston Fans

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"I riff on Larry Bird's greatest hits -- the behind-the-head passes to Robert Parish, the sliding face-first dives across the parquet floor to save a ball from going out of bounds. I even email old YouTube clips as a non-verbal retort. Given any opening, I'll wax nostalgic on the charm of the old Boston Garden, with its obstructed view seating and occasional rodent problems." [link]

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