Leigh Steinberg

But the truth is, growing up in California, we knew nothing about hockey.

In reality, we can prove that the incidents of drug, alcohol abuse and violence have dropped dramatically among professional athletes - but the problem is it would be impossible to convince than fans, because of what they read on the AP wire.

Cameron was able to get an inside look at professional football from the standpoint of athletes and agents and general managers that few people have ever seen.

School gives you the freedom to explore different philosophies, religions, aspects of yourself, and subjects.

It's learning how to negotiate to keep both sides happy - whether it's for a multi-million dollar contract or just which show to watch on TV, that determines the quality and enjoyment of our lives.

When it came to football there was a certain age where I realized that my future in football was being a grease spot on the side of some bigger player.

Challenge yourself, its fine not to be a totally finished person.

Be open to the amazing changes which are occurring in the field that interest you.

Now we're getting a whole generation of kids who have never had a football team in L.A., so they don't miss it and don't ask for it. It becomes self-perpetuating. They don't know what they're missing.

Then the Angels came in 1961, and I fell in love with them.

I have to say that it was a very strange experience when, later in life, I represented Byron Scott and was negotiating with West - whose picture I used to have over my bed! That took some getting used to.

I'd like to add that negotiating is not something to be avoided or feared - it's an everyday part of life.