Sports is like rock 'n' roll. Both are dominant cultural forces both speak an international language and both are all about emotions.
Meeting sports athletes that are the best in the world is a thrill to this day.
I don't pay much attention to sports.
I've never had issues with popularity. I was always a popular guy... I've always had friends and loved ones and everything so it wasn't like 'Oh man I gotta fill some void that was left by high school.' I had a great high-school experience.