Agassi Does 60 Minutes

Part 1


Andre Agassi was on 60 Minutes to promote his new book last night. The tennis star made a confession of using meth in 1997 a couple of weeks ago. This revelation sent the tennis world a flutter. It is kind of naïve to think these guys would not try recreational drugs, as they are of the age where people usually experiment with drugs.

The real shocker for me was when he revealed that his bleached-blonde mane -- the one that made him famous -- was actually a wig. How did this get past me? I can usually spot a wig a mile away. I guess the headband threw me off.

In the interview, he described being in the final of the French Open and being terrified of his wig falling off during the match after his wig fell apart the night before. Though he lost, he felt he triumphed because his hair stayed on for the entire match.

What was disturbing was when he described failing a drug test. He was able to avoid suspension by writing a letter stating that he took drugs on accident. If that is true, then it looks like the ATP does not take its own drug policy too seriously. I guess you can talk your way out of a suspension if you are a big enough star.

Which brings us to the present day . . . Why were they hassling Richard Gasquet ten months ago if this happened? Some have wondered if there is a need to test for recreational drugs in the first place. The ATP should just test for performance enhancing drugs and call it a day.

Anyway, it is a good interview, so enjoy.

Part 2


Thanks Mrs. P!