Quote of the day
Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air. These qualities have ever been displayed in their mightiest perfection, as attendants in the retinue of strong passions.
Bill Simmons
Born: September 25, 1969 (age 56)
Bio: William John "Bill" Simmons III is an American sports columnist, analyst, author, and podcaster. Simmons first gained attention with his website as "The Boston Sports Guy" and was recruited by ESPN in 2001. At ESPN, he wrote for ESPN.com and hosted his own podcast on ESPN.
Known for:
- The Book of Basketball (2009)
- Now I Can Die in Peace (2006)
- The Fourth Star (2011)







