Baseball Quote by Frank Deford
“To write long pieces - or not even long pieces - to write stuff like the columns of Red Smith and people like that - they're different then what it is today. Everything today is based on x's and o's. Inside baseball, it's all, 'Who's gonna win?' or you're comparing things - it's not as thoughtful as it used to be.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Sports Illustrated, 1990
The writer laments the loss of depth in modern writing, contrasting it with classic, thoughtful journalism.
In simple terms: Modern writing is shallow compared to past depth.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth and originality in your work.
Themes
journalism
writing quality
tradition
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
literary
critical
When to use this quote
- writing a feature article
- editing a column
- teaching journalism
- producing a documentary
- creating a blog
Key Concepts
Narrative depth
historical comparison
media evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to add depth?
- How does brevity affect meaning?
A Different Perspective
Changing media habits may limit audience attention.
