Lance Armstrong will be making a "limited confession" to Oprah tomorrow (Monday January 14, 2013) that he did indeed engage in doping during his Tour De France domination period, according to an article published yesterday in the New York Times. After denying this charge for nearly 15 years, the truth, finally, appears to be on the verge of coming out.
Lance Armstrong confessing, after so many people from within his inner circle levied the doping charge against him over the years, should surprise no one! I suspect the majority of super star athletes dope and, obviously, they do so to gain that slight advantage in competition and to secure everlasting glory & wealth! In extreme doping cases, like this one, the truth is inevitably exposed, and only infamy can follow.
The great irony in Armstrong's case is that his previous sponsors & advertisers can, if they choose to, take him to financial ruins for false self representation and, potentially, for brand damage. Although not surprising, seeing a fellow human being and his empire of "Good" slowly dismantled is very painful! To paraphrase the #1 New York Times best-selling author James Frey, the world of Lance Armstrong is being shattered into "a million little pieces!"
Wait, James Frey! Isn't that the guy who was found to have doped most of his #1 New York Times best-selling book "A Million Little Pieces!" with lies and half-truths? Isn't he the guy who made Oprah cry? Her early endorsement of the 2003 supposed autobiography pushed the book to the coveted #1 spot and made Frey a household name. Look out Oprah, another James Frey, another doper, is coming your way.
Azzam Elayan
January 13, 2013
Azzam, great post. Keep me posted. We should maybe all go on Oprah to confess our sins.
ReplyDeleteLinda,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Yes, we should confess our sins to Oprah. My only fear would be the effect on my chances to compete in the next Tour De France! I was once caught sprinkling nutmeg powder on French Toast! An absolute no no in France!