Which Reminds Me

Yes, I suppose that in a way the Olympic games may be an orderly way of venting that competitive urge of certain persons that otherwise might overflow into acts of vandalism and wartime atrocities, although even so, actually two world wars have occurred in the interval since their reestablishment in modern times to the present, not to mention various other armed conflicts. For those motivated to achieve Olympic glory, certainly the participation in Olympic games and the awards may open new avenues of opportunity for personal and professional gain, although I am not one of them. This narrative about my Olympic participation is a mere fiction. I never had any illusions in that regard. My