i think garry means out on the track more than anything tom. he's helped and been helped by the best in the past, and i know from fact he is grateful for all of it. he even came to see me in hospital as well, but the tight sod didn't bring me any flowers
on the other note, i was standing just after the start and finish straight at mallory some years ago, a british championship meeting. this guy comes over the paddock bridge and parks himself next to me leaning on the wire. "not the same as when i raced" he says. oh yes, i thought, here we go again. this bloke who is pst out his face and slurring procedes to slag off every and all riders that i mentioned or that he caught sight of. after a few minutes and with steam coming out my ears i told him in no uncertain terms "why don't you fk off?" and i walked away. turning round for a glare at this lowlife i was surprised to see it was? yes it was p.r.
things like that tend to put you off people, no matter how great they are or were. we all have our lows, but don't have to broadcast them to an audience do we? great rider he was indeed, but personality? nah!
ade!