Cohen Wins "Most Boring Writer Ever" Award

May 14th 2008

6 comments
Here is the text of an email I received this morning. Never let it be said that First Over glosses over criticism.
 
"Andrew, After reading your "USTA No Shows" column in the Horseman, please, do not write anything else. It was not only a ridiculous piece, thinking that Phil Langley and Eric Sharbaugh (let me stop laughing) could cure the ills of harness racing, but you are the most boring writer I've ever read. That story was a total waste. Usually, those who go to law school practice law. There must be a reason you are doing this. Alan Mitchell."
 
And good morning to you, too, Alan.

Comments

Paul Siegel said...

If he thinks lawyers write boring columns, he should read some things written by former mathematicians who write about harness racing.

posted at 5:09 PM on May 14th 2008

Stuart said...

Andrew, maybe you could have quotes from the lady on "Millionaire Matchmaker" to spice things up in your articles...too funny.

posted at 2:56 PM on May 14th 2008

Jonathan Klee, Esq. said...

Andrew,

I guess Alan feels that an Attorney is unable to multitask or have other interests besides law. Sounds a little disgruntled. Alan, if you are out there, I'm just curious as to your profession and why you apparently dislike attorneys?

However, on a constructive note, maybe you should be more specific as to your criticisms of Andrew's column instead of making a blanket statement. Why don't you specifically address the points that Andrew brings up in the column and why they won't work. Try and be as articulate and professional as possible. Further, why don't you provide some solutions of your own. Who knows, maybe we will agree with you??

posted at 2:13 PM on May 14th 2008

Rae said...

Alan, if you don't like it, WHY ARE YOU READING IT!!!

posted at 12:36 PM on May 14th 2008

Pull the Pocket said...

Thanks for the morning smile. Megosh that is too funny.

posted at 11:20 AM on May 14th 2008

Rob said...

Not all lawyers practice law in the traditional sense. Andrew has successfully combined law with a career in journalism, and risen to the position of chief legal analyst for CBS News (as well as writing for other publications, including The Washington Post). That counts for a lot, in my book. Keep up the good work, Andrew.

posted at 10:56 AM on May 14th 2008


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