Mitch Albom's new book

Wow. Guy writes best-selling novels, writes a regular newspaper column, hosts a daily radio program, appears regularly on television, and gets mocked for it by people whose greatest accomplishment in life is posting 33,000 times on a message board.

Grow up. You think Mitch has lost his fastball? Fine. You hate him for the Final Four column? Go ahead. But I'll say the same thing about Albom that I say about Reilly -- maybe if you guys showed a little of the same work ethic that got these guys where they are, perhaps one day you could approach something remotely resembling the same success.

 

And you know this how?

 

For those who dislike Mitch's work, like myself, the turnoff is his arrogant, holier-than-thou attitude. Work ethic? Hey, the guy works hard. It's what he does when he works hard that is bothersome.

 

I would guess there are about a dozen old Jewish guys lining up in Michigan or New Jersey ready to offer themselves as fodder for Mitch's next "authentic" book of conversations.

 

I can write trite crap too. I'm ready for the book tour.

 

My biggest accomplishment was making the bacon explosion. Call me when Mitch pulls that off, and we can talk.

 

Does anybody else remember the Mitch Watch e-mail newsletter? Man, that was fun reading.

 

Now that is funny. Just remember, it's all in the marketing, not in the work.

 

The only demerit I give Mitch was the Final 4 column. The rest of his body of work speaks for itself. I think he'd be a fun guy to have a beer or two with. (I haven't read one of his books, but have been known to read his columns or features.).

 

Very nicely done. And Mitch wouldn't have found that pumpkin art.

 

Amen. Chill out, dude. You have no idea what any of us have or haven't accomplished. And unless you work in a newsroom with any of us, you certainly aren't qualified to comment on our work ethic.

 

They do that every week with that section.