Comic 29: Playing Like a Rookie

Like most men, I’ve spent more time watching sports than playing ‘em. Sometimes this makes me hate myself, as I procrastinate on ESPN.com and obsess over the failures and successes of men I don’t know.

Every now and then, I try to kick the habit cold turkey. This often works, at least until the NBA playoffs roll around. Then, I’m right back to my addiction again.

Woody Allen gives me the best excuse ever for my habit:

You see, life consists of giving yourself these problems that can be dealt with, so you don’t have to face the problems that can’t be dealt with. It’s very meaningful to me, for instance, to see if the Knicks are going to get over some problem or another. These are matters you can get involved with, safely, and pleasurably, and the outcome doesn’t hurt you.

Woody’s got 99 problems, but the Knicks ain’t one (marrying his stepdaughter, though, that’s probably one of them).

– Sandeep