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PETER AND JEREMY
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Peter Asher and Jeremy Clyde to perform at My Father’s Place in Roslyn.
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nce upon a time, in the long-ago age of the British Invasion, there were two British duos, one called Peter and Gordon and the other called Chad and Jeremy. And the years rolled by, and Gordon Waller passed away and Chad Stuart retired from public
singing. This left Peter Asher and Jeremy Clyde without singing partners. And they were sad because they loved to sing. So they began to sing with each other. Fifty-six years after Peter and Gordon sang “World Without Love” and Chad and Jeremy scored with “Summer Song,” it’s time for Peter and Jeremy. Peter and Jeremy will
be playing on March 8 at My Father’s Place in Roslyn, singing familiar songs like “A World Without Love,” “Summer Song,” “Yesterday’s Gone,” “Lady Godiva” and Buddy Holly’s “True Love Ways.” Says Asher with a laugh, “We even sound vaguely like we used to.” Back in the 1960s, Peter and Gordon and Chad and Jeremy “were mistaken for each other all
the time anyway,” Asher adds. “So in a sense this was probably inevitable.” While there were more than a few rivalries among the British Invasion groups, Asher says Chad and Jeremy and Peter and Gordon coexisted in harmony. “We were friends forever,” he says. “We bonded because we were quite different from the other British Invasion bands,
even beyond there only being two of us. “We weren’t from Liverpool. We didn’t play the same rock ‘n roll style. Both of us had one tall handsome guy and one shorter nerdy-looking guy. And something people don’t always remember, in both cases, the lead singer was the second name.” The two groups even shared a stage for one show. “I think just one,” says Asher. “Probably to show people we both actually existed.” Both groups also stopped playing together in the late ‘60s. “Gordon and I didn’t actually break up,” says Asher. “We just wanted to do other things, so we went on hiatus. And then 30 years passed.” Asher managed to keep busy. He became head of A&R for the Beatles’ Apple label, where he recorded James Taylor. While Taylor’s Apple album tanked, Asher was so convinced Taylor would become a star that he quit Apple and moved to America to become Taylor’s manager. Good gamble. Asher then went on to produce almost all of Linda Ronstadt’s albums, for which he won two Grammys, as well as Neil Diamond, Diana Ross, Ringo Starr, Morrissey, Cher, 10,000 Maniacs and numerous others. While he sometimes pitched in with background singing, he admits that “there were times when I never thought I’d play the [Peter and Gordon] songs again.” Then he and Waller were asked to do a benefit, and after some hesitation, they agreed. “We were asking ourselves, is it really cool to play these ancient songs?”
Asher says. “Does anyone want to hear them? So we did it and we found the answer is they absolutely do. These songs are part of their memory of another time – good or bad. We had people crying in the audience.” They kept the reunion going until Waller died in 2008, at which point Asher again contemplated leaving the songs behind. “But then Chad retired in 2018 and Jeremy had a similar decision to make,” says Asher. “We looked at each other and said, ‘What the hell?’ “ It helps, Asher says, that he and Clyde – who had a long acting career that took him to shows like Downton Abbey – already knew each other’s songs. It also helps that their songs were durable. “World Without Love,” for instance, was written by Paul McCartney, who at the time was dating Asher’s sister Jane. “I love ‘World Without Love’,” says Asher, which is a good thing when no audience will let him leave the stage without singing it. “Everyone who’s ever had a hit knows that feeling,” he says. “It’s like James Taylor and ‘You’ve Got a Friend.’ You record it without realizing you’ll have to sing it every day for the rest of your life. “When we do ‘World Without Love,’ there’s a sense of yeah, I’ve done this before. But it’s never exactly the same. Over the years I’ve done it acoustic, electric, solo, with a band. Every live performance is a little different.” In fact, he suggests, songs themselves are constantly changing – even songs he recorded or produced decades ago. Continued on Page 39
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THE TOP SEVEN EVENTS Reel Big Fish Friday, March 6, 8 p.m. Ska-punk band Reel Big Fish will be taking their tour to Long Island. The group may be best-known for the song “Sell Out,” from their second studio album, “Turn the Radio Off,” released in 1996. That album ended up reaching gold status. However, the group began making names for themselves with the release of their first studio album, “Everything Sucks.” in 1995. That record became very popular among ska-punk fans and college students. Ticket prices range from $20 to $80. Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington, NY 11743 Info: 631-673-7300 or paramountny.com
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St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m. Long Island Social Events will be holding its fourth annual St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl. Among the Patchogue bars listed as participating in the event are Fultons Gate, Meatball Place, Village Idiot Pub, Tap Room, The Clifton and Gallo. Select beers for the event are $3, while select shots and specialty drinks are $4 each. Standard tickets for the event are $25 while early bird tickets and purchases of 10 or more tickets at a time are $20 each. Where: Patchogue, NY 11772 Info: eventbrite.com
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Hofstra University’s 22nd Annual Irish Festival Sunday, March 8, 11 a.m. Hofstra University will be holding its annual festival celebrating Irish culture. Irish-themed music and dance performances will be performed at the event. There will also be Irish food and vendor stations. Admission for the event is $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and free for kids 12 and under. All net proceeds from the event will benefit the Hofstra University Scholarship Fund. Where: Mack Physical Education Center North Campus, Hofstra University, 230, Hempstead, NY 11549 Info: 516-463-6582 or hofstra.edu
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Dark Shadows: Out of the Crypt and onto the Screen Monday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. Filmmaker and film historian Glenn Andreiev will be giving a one-night class about the popular 1960s television series “Dark Shadows.” In addition to learning about the show, attendees will also get to know more about series creator Dan Curtis and the lead actors. There will also be a trivia contest with authentic “Dark Shadows” prizes. Tickets for the event are $17 per person. Where: Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington, NY 11743 Info: 631-423-7610 or allevents.in
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FOR THE COMING WEEK Esports Game Night Tuesday, March 10, 7 p.m. Great South Bay Brewery will be holding gaming tournaments in Super Smash Bros. and FIFA 20. Additionally, there will be casual free play available for Tekken 7 and Street Fighter. Registration for the tournaments are $10 each. Participants must be 21 or older to play. Tournament winners will receive a sponsored prize from the Great South Bay Brewery. Half of all tournament registration fees will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Where: Great South Bay Brewery 25 Drexel Dr., Bay Shore, NY 11706 Info: 631-392-8472 or eventbrite.com
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Cabaret Thursday, March 12, 7:30 p.m. The hit Broadway musical “Cabaret� will be coming to the Argyle Theatre. The story centers around a seedy nightclub and the relationship between an American writer and an English cabaret performer in 1931 Berlin, Germany. A subplot in the story is about the budding romance between a boarding house proprietor and a Jewish fruit salesman. The original 1967 production won eight Tony Awards. Tickets for the event range from $49 to $74. Where: The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village 34 W. Main St., Babylon, NY 11702 Info: 844-631-5483 or argyletheatre.com
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THE TOP EVENTS FOR KIDS FOR THE COMING WEEK Southampton Video Game Tournament Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m. This upcoming tournament will be held by the Southampton Youth Bureau and Hampton Bays Library Teen Center. Among the games included in the tournament are Rocket League, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, Mortal Kombat XI, Call of Duty Black Ops 4 and Mario Kart 8.Pre-registration for the tournament is due the day prior to the event. Those who do pre-register will automatically be entered into a rae giveaway. The tournament, intended for kids between ďŹ fth and 12th grade, will have brackets divided between middle school and high school students. Each bracket winners will receive a gift card as the grand prize. A permission slip signed by a parent or guardian is required for those who wish to play Mrated games. Pre-registration is $5, while registering at the door on the day of the event is $10. Where: Hampton Bays Community Center, 25 Ponquogue Ave., Hampton Bays, NY 11946 1 Info: 631-702-2425 or southamptontownny.org
101 Dalmations Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m. The Bayway Arts Center will be holding a play based on the popular Disney animated movie. The play will feature a high-spirited score and bring to life the lovable dogs and the evil Cruella De Vil. Advance tickets are on sale for $11 and are available until two hours prior to showtime. Once that window closes, normal tickets may be purchased for $13. Where: Bayway Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip, NY 11730 Info: 631-581-2700 or broadhollow.org
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Kids Purim Party Sunday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. The Jewish Center of East Hampton will be holding a party in celebration of Purim at the Clubhouse bowling alley. Kids are encouraged to come dressed up in a costume, as there will be prizes awarded to the best costumed kids. Brunch will be served at the party and kids will have the opportunity to go bowling. The event is free for students from Gates of Jewish Learning and members of the Jewish Center of the Hamptons. Others would need to pay $10 for admission. Parents or guardians are required to attend. Where: The Clubhouse, 174 Daniels Hole Rd., East Hampton, NY 11937 4 Info: 631-537-2695 or jcoh.org
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Kids will take turns drawing parts of a creature’s body on large-format folded paper. Once everyone has contributed, the paper will be unfolded and reveal how the creature looks. The children working on their sections can use paint, markers and/or collages for their art. Kids will get to take home the sections they worked on at the end of the event. This event is targeted for kids between the ages of four and 13. Registration is $20 for the public. Where: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Ln., Southampton, NY 11968 Info: 631-283-0967 or southamptonartscenter.org
Nassau Coliseum takes the audience on a trip to Isla Nubar for an adventure. After the Indominus Rex escapes and begins creating havoc around the park, the attendees must work with a team of scientists to stop a corrupt plan and save a new dinosaur, nicknamed “Jeanie.� All along the way, see some of the amazing dinosaurs on the “island.� Ticket prices range from $15 to $250. Where: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale, NY 11553 | Info: 516-231-4848 or nycblive.com
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Temple Beth-El hosts ADL’s Evan Bernstein The regional director of the AntiDefamation League (ADL) will speak at Temple Beth-El of Great Neck on Sunday, March 8. He will discuss “Fighting Hate for Good: The state of Anti-Semitism today” and how you can join the good fight. Evan Bernstein, the New York/New Jersey regional director with the AntiDefamation League, will lead the discussion on contemporary trends of anti-Semitism in New York, the U.S. and around the globe. A Q&A will follow the talk. All are welcome at the bagel breakfast at 9 a.m. and the discussion at 10 a.m. The suggested donation is $5. Register at www.tbegreatneck.org or with the main office at 516-487-0900. Temple Beth-El is located at 5 Old Mill Road. Submitted by Temple Beth-El
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Temple Emanuel hosts Steven Waldman Steven Waldman will offer a talk at Temple Emanuel of Great Neck on Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. The title of the talk is: “Sacred Liberty: America’s Long, Bloody, and Ongoing Struggle for Religious Freedom” — the title of his recently published book. Steven Waldman is president and co-founder of Report for America, a national service program that places emerging journalists into local newsrooms. Previously he was senior advisor to the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, serving out of the office of strategic planning. Waldman is co-founder, CEO, and served as editor-in-chief of Beliefnet, the largest faith and spirituality website. He was the national editor of U.S. News & World Report and a national correspondent for Newsweek. His writings have also appeared in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Slate, The Washington Monthly, National Review, and elsewhere. He appears frequently on television and radio to discuss religion and politics. He is the author of “Founding Faith,” “The Bill,” a book about the creation of AmeriCorps, and most recently, “Sacred Liberty: America’s Long, Bloody, and Ongoing Struggle for Religious Freedom.” Jon Meacham writes, “We are lucky that Waldman has written this compelling study of the most essential breakthrough of modernity: the right to believe, or not, as one wishes. A great book about a monumental issue.”
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Steven Waldman will speak at Emanuel March 6 at 7:30 p.m. Steven Waldman’s talk is preceded by a brief service. A Q&A, book signing and refreshments will follow the talk. All members of the community are invited to attend. Temple Emanuel of Great Neck is located at 150 Hicks Lane. For further information, please call 516-482-5701. Submitted by Mallory Weber
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works by the acclaimed Nassau County artist Tmima whose art has been shown in hundreds of exhibitions around the world. Her work oers a window into the Holocaust’s long-lasting impact on Survivors and other family members. Tmima was born in Vilnius, Lithuania, and moved to Israel. At sixteen she was accepted on a full scholarship to Bezalel Academy of Arts, Jerusalem, Israel. After graduating, Tmima received the AmericanIsraeli Cultural Foundation Scholarship. Tmima continued studying in Italy and Paris, initially focusing on drawings and paintings, but after moving to New York City, she started working on sculptures. Later she moved to Long Island, where she currently has her studio. The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County will present an opening reception for the new exhibition “The Holocaust Through the Eyes of a Survivor’s Daughter: Sculptures by Tmima,â€? at 1:00 p.m. at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road in Glen Cove. $10 suggested donation to attend. Light refreshments will be served.RSVP to (516) 571-8040 or programs@hmtcli.org. Submitted by The Holocaust Memorial andTolerance Center of Nassau County
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L.I. Nets host ‘North Hempstead Night’ North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and members of the town board announced that “North Hempstead Night” will be celebrated atthe Long Island Nets game on Wednesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at NYCB Live, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Since the Nets were established in 2016, they have been committed partners of the Town of North Hempstead. Last year, the team purchased a new scoreboard and shot-clocks for the Yes We Can Community Center’s basketball court. The Nets have also been generous throughout the year by providing giveaways at town events and provided a permanent live Christmas tree outside the community center for holiday celebrations. Previously, the town partnered with the Nets for a back-to-school “Stuff-A-Bus” campaign in collaboration with United Way of Long Island to collect back to school supplies for low-income families throughout Nassau County. Additionally, the Nets have donated items for North Hempstead’s annual Veterans Donation Drive, which collects items for veterans at the Northport VA Hospital. During the game, the Nets will recognize Sharon Earley Davis, a Fort Totten native, as the “Veteran of the Game.” A veteran of the Gulf Wars, Sgt. First Class Davis served in the United States Reserves for upwards of 20 years as a supply specialist. She retired from service in 2004 but remains active in the military as a member of the Elmont American Legion where she currently holds the position of financial officer. Residents of North Hempstead will receive two free ticket vouchers in the mail from the Long Island Nets that can be redeemed online or at the NYCB LIVE box office. For more information, please call 311. Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead
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Pictured from left: Town Clerk Wayne Wink; Alton Byrd, public relations vice president for the L.I. Nets; Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth; Town Council Member Viviana Russell; Town Council Member Peter Zuckerman; and Matt Riccardi, Nets general manager of the Long Island Nets with the team’s trophy for the 2018-2019 season.
Suozzi announces 2020 art competition Today, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D – Long Island, Queens) announced the 2020 Congressional Art Competition, a nation-wide high school art competition open to all high school students living in the third congressional district. The winning artwork will be put on display in the U.S. Capitol for one year. The top three runners-up will have their submissions displayed in Rep. Suozzi’s offices in Washington D.C., Hungtington, and Queens. The theme for this year’s competition is: “People and Places: What Makes New York’s Third Congressional District
Special?” This is a wonderful opportunity for young artists to highlight the natural landscapes, seascapes, history, and beauty of the district. Last year’s winner was Aqsa Ansari of Hicksville High School, whose portrait of her father, “Past, Present, Future,” was displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, along with winners from congressional districts across the country. The runners-up were Ariel Yeh, from Hicksville High School, Reyha Mete from Walt Whitman High School, and Isabelle Lin from Manhasset High School.
All entries must be submitted to Congressman Suozzi’s Huntington office no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1st. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges and announced at a reception with Rep. Suozzi on Monday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Manhasset Public Library, 30 Onderdonk Ave. in Manhasset. For specific rules, guidelines, and the 2020 Student Release Form for the competition can be found online at https://suozzi.house.gov/services/artcompetition. Rep. Suozzi is a strong supporter of the arts and serves as the chairman of
the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival, and included artwork as part of the historic renovations of the Glen Cove City Hall and the Nassau County Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative buildings. In addition, he commissioned a painting by American artist, Mort Künstler, known for his illustrative paintings of historical events, depicting George Washington’s 1776 Crossing of the Delaware River. The painting is on display at Mount Vernon. Submitted by the Office of U.S. Congressman Thomas Suozzi
Asher to perform at My Father’s Place Continued from Page 21 “When you listen again to the old records, you always notice little things you’d change or improve,” he says. “Nothing ever feels entirely finished. You could go on tweaking endlessly. At some point, you just have to close the door.” That could be slightly less of an issue if he had today’s production technology back in the day. “I definitely would have used it,” he says. “In the old days, you had to settle for your best take, even if the drum and bass were slightly out of synch. Today,
you can fix that.” But when it comes to the music itself, he likes the fact there are endless nuances – and that also applies to duet singing. “Some duets are back and forth, like ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’,” he says. “Others, like ours, are harmony, combining two voices into one thing. “For singing harmony, everyone looks to the Everly Brothers. They’re the archetype and nobody ever did it better.“ As this suggests, Asher says that for all the famous artists he has produced, he also remains a fan.
“The first time I worked with Diana Ross, I was in awe,” he says. “When she stepped up to the microphone, it sounded exactly like those Supremes records that I played 20 million times in my youth.” He likes new artists, too. “I love Brandy Carlile,” he says. “I’m a big fan of Billie Eilish. I would enjoy producing her. But she doesn’t need me, because she’s doing fantastic work already. The records she and her brother make are totally brilliant.” So Asher keeps busy tuning up for another round of “World Without Love”
and “Yesterday’s Gone.” “As you would expect, most of the people in our audiences are our age,” he says. “But there are a surprising number of younger people. They seem to like this music they probably first heard while looking through their father’s or, God help us, their grandfather’s record collection.” (Peter and Jeremy, a/k/a Asher and Clyde, at My Father’s Place, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, March 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets $40. Call 516-413-3535 or go to www.myfathersplace.com.)
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League seeks to promote civility The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government, will be hosting its first in-house training workshop on Wednesday, March 11 at the Community Chest of Port Washington, 382 Main St. in Port Washington, from 7 — 10 p.m. The workshop will be coordinated by the group, Better Angels — a citizens’ movement that brings together liberals and conservatives at a grassroots level —
which has arranged to send two moderators to run a “Depolarizing From Within” workshop next month. The strategic goal for the League, this year, is “Promoting Civil Discourse.” In the works are talking circles, skills building and a large event in the Spring. This is possible thanks to the League’s active and diverse steering committee, whose efforts have been driving the process. Submitted by the Port WashingtonManhasset League of Women Voters
Gold Coast to host L.I. premiere of ‘The Truth’ Gold Coast Arts Cinema Series presents the Long Island premiere of “The Truth” on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. at the Great Neck Cinemas at the Squire, 115 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck. “The Truth” features legends of French cinema Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche, who play a motherdaughter duo in this charming and wise tale of a family dynamic, which co-stars Ethan Hawke. The film offers a relatable look at human relationships, featuring performances from its all-star cast. “The Truth,” tells the story of a stormy reunion between script-writer Lumir — who is played by Binoche — with her famous mother and actress, Fabienne — played by Deneuve — against the backdrop of Fabienne’s au-
tobiographic book and her latest role in a Sci-Fi picture as a mother who never grows old. Directed by masterful filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda, “The Truth” was well received at Venice Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 2019. According to Owen Gleiberman of Variety Magazine, “Catherine Deneuve gives a magnificent performance: grand, subtle, lacerating and fearless.” Tickets for “The Truth” are $15 Adults/Seniors and $10 for members when purchased in advance. All tickets at the door are $20. Tickets can be ordered online at www.goldcoastarts.org or by phone at 516-829-2570. Submitted by the Gold Coast Arts Center
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Catherine Deneuve & Juliette Binoche in a scene from “The Truth” premiering in Great Neck on Wednesday, March 18.
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Cat videos hit the big Talk, movie screening to screen at Cinema Arts promote 5G awareness “CatVideoFest,” a compilation film of the year’s cutest viral cat videos, returns to the Cinema Arts Centre in Hungtington for a one-day-only screening on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. Before the film, at 6:30 p.m., the Golden Paw Society will have a play area set-up with some cute kittens and a raffle that will benefit local cats in need. “CatVideoFest,” is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses. “CatVideoFest” is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations,
and shelters to best serve cats in the area. Port Washington residents are invit- Grassroots Environmental Education will “CatVideoFest” is committed to raising ed to attend a free event on 5G Aware- speak, followed by a screening of the awareness and money for cats in need ness on Thurs. March 12, 7 p.m. at the documentary “Generation Zapped.” around the world. Port Washington Library. Patti Wood of Submitted by Lorraine Miller Ticket sales will go to benefit local animal shelter Golden Paw Society, Inc., an exclusively charitable all-volunteer Blank Slate Media welcomes your submissions. run organization dedicated to the rescue of cats who have been in a municipal Please e-mail them to news@theislandnow.com shelter for an extended period of time and/or who exhibit a dire need of removal from the shelter setting. Program Event Fees: $12 for Cinema Arts Centre Members and $17 for the general public. For more information on the Cinema Arts Centre visit www.cinemaartscentre. org. Submitted by the Cinema Arts Centre
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Is CBD a hoax or a healer for athletes? Readers may wonder where writers get their ideas. I assure you the ideas do not come from a ticker tape which spews out one good idea after another. Nor do they come from a magic lamp that the writer rubs as he or she whispers a magical incantation. As for unimaginative types like myself, I will often be prompted to write a piece when I receive a call from a leading sportswriter or TV commentator who has a query about the psychological side of a national sports story. I’ve been lucky enough to have
solid relationships with Bruce Beck, Brian Kilmeade, C.J. Papa and the inimitable Ann Liguori of WFAN fame. This week I got a call from Ann who asked me about CBD oil and its impact on golfers. CBD stands for cannabidiol which is a compound found in the cannabis plant. I have noticed the pres-
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