“I do honestly believe that, in the 21st century, sport is the most sig...” — Frank Deford Quote

“I do honestly believe that, in the 21st century, sport is the most significant cultural element in this imperfect world. It calls for serious attention.”

“I had gone to work for 'Newsweek', left 'Newsweek' and went to work for 'Vanity Fair,' and then went back to 'Newsweek'. I came back to 'SI' as a contract writer.”

“I can remember going to see the minor league Orioles. Until I was 15 years old, we'd go down with 3,000 people to watch them play the Syracuse Chiefs or the Jersey City Little Giants. That's what passed for Baltimore sports.”

“If somebody tells you that you have ears like a donkey, pay no attention. But if two people tell you so, buy yourself a saddle.”

“Lately, I've been getting too much attention with the Met Gala and work going so well that I try to find rejection in my day. I'll seek out someone on the street or at the farmers' market and ask for something where I know they'll say no. No one likes rejection, but it's real. And I don't want to lose that feeling.”

“I'm not a person that garners a whole lot of attention.”