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How can you tell a doctor from a sports columnist at a party?
The line for the doctor is made up of people waiting for an opinion. The line for the sports columnist is made up of people waiting to give an opinion.
Over the years, when readers wanted to fill me in on what truly ailed their favorite team or player, I occasionally was tempted to say, “I don’t recall asking for your thoughts.’’ It wouldn’t have made any difference.