Brendan Shanahan: Friend of Jane
Big bad hockey dude Brendan Shanahan of the Detroit Red Wings told the Detroit Free Press that he likes Jane Austen–at least, better than he likes Ernest Hemingway, which is something, one supposes.
“Jane Austen or Ernest Hemingway? Ah, will people think less of me if I say Jane Austen? I like “Sense and Sensibility.” . . . I guess I should say Hemingway. You know, I really kind of, I know it’s embarrassing, but I like her stuff better than his.”
Don’t be embarrassed, Brendan darling, we assure you that women are swooning everywhere. The boys will only tease you because they’re jealous.
The Editrix and Dorothy, incidentally, are very fond of watching a hockey game of an evening, so the enjoyment of hockey and Jane Austen are not necessarily mutually exclusive. (But we must add, Mr. Shanahan notwithstanding: Go Flyers!)
October 30th, 2005 at 4:56 pm
Note to British readers; the Editrix refers to the game of ICE hockey, not the kind of hockey you play in a field wearing a skirt
October 30th, 2005 at 8:33 pm
Being a devout Colorado Avalanche fan, I must say it’s nice to know that there’s something good about the Red Wings.
October 30th, 2005 at 8:37 pm
Thanks, Robin, good point. *blush*
October 31st, 2005 at 7:34 am
I would love to think that someone on my beloved Islanders reads Jane Austen, but I have the sneaking suspicion that nobody does.
Unless, of course, Carol Alt has read it aloud to Alexei Yashin.
October 31st, 2005 at 11:13 am
<Draco Malfoy>
Carol Alt can read?
</Draco Malfoy>
October 31st, 2005 at 1:39 pm
Ha! This made my day.
April - the Massive Detroit Red Wings fan.