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By Rod Labbe
What can I tell you about Eddie Robinson that hasn't already become fodder for the public record? I could say he's got a killer, movie star smile, but gee, you already know that. And if I raved about his physique, said it was an artistic melding of thick mass and aesthetics, well, really, what's the point? You already know that, too. Eddie's life as a Bodybuilding champion has been chronicled, examined, and reported on endlessly these last twenty years, so there's very little I can add?except perhaps this:
Eddie Robinson is what Bodybuilding pundits refer to as a "perfect package." In person, he looks exactly like his photographs; the shoulders are suitably wide, the chest pulls at his shirt, threatening to break free; and that incredible face--all chiseled planes, contours, and dimples--it's made for magazine covers and autographed pictures. Short of cloning Steve Reeves, you won't find a more polished, blindingly handsome man.
When Mr. Robinson made his muscle debut, circa 1984, he joined some mighty big names already on the circuit: Berry DeMey, Phil Hill, Mike Christian, Jeff King, Ron Love, Bob Paris, Rich Gaspari, Lee Haney, and a dozen others. All but a few have since passed into obscurity. How did our Eddie avoid a similar end?
Certainly, he's walked an oftentimes-treacherous career path. In 1992, an unrepentant prodigal, Eddie abandoned Joe Weider's IFBB fold and signed with rival upstart, the World Bodybuilding Federation. After its unceremonious collapse, Eddie was grudgingly welcomed back by the IFBB, sins forgiven, if not totally forgotten. He soon became Joe's favorite cover boy, selling Muscle and Fitness and Flex, supplements and training equipment. The kudos continued piling up, and suddenly, Eddie found himself labeled a survivor.
Such a title is usually reserved for jaded, battle-scarred vets who've managed to fend off the challenges of usurpers. They're at apex of their game (Madonna comes immediately to mind), business savvy and shrewd. That describes Eddie to a tee. 2001 ended his exclusive contract with Weider, and now, he's off in a whole new--and challenging--direction.
Here's where our paths crossed. I'd approached Eddie years ago about an article, but the ironclad Weider agreement stood in our way. Once that obstacle was lifted, we could meet, get to know one another, and have our chat. Arrangements didn't take long--a matter of hours, really--and I was there. After the usual small talk, something strange occurred. Eddie squinted those baby blues at me and growled "I want a kickass interview." Well, I squinted back (in best Clint Eastwood manner), mentally shifted and changed the line of questioning, and let him have it with both barrels. What evolved was not only kickass, but a rockin', rollin' ride with one of Bodybuilding's greatest.
Got your seatbelts fastened, kids? Hope so, cause Eddie's at the controls! Here we go!
| 1. | This is gonna be the fuckin' balls, brutha, and I mean that most sincerely. I've been wantin' to interview you for centuries! |
| EDDIE: | (grinning devilishly) Well, since I'm no longer under contract to the Weider organization, I can do whatever my little heart desires. Ah, it feels sooo good to be free! |
| 2. | I've run into that wall before: Weider athletes who can't be interviewed for anything but a Weider magazine. The policy's cool, I suppose?though it kinda limits my playing field. |
| EDDIE: | I loved being a Weider boy, but now it's time to explore other avenues. Let's rip things up, dude! |
| 3. | Is that it, big fella--you feel like spillin' your guts? Wanna put everything on the table, once and for all? |
| EDDIE: | Any topic, any issue. The gloves are off. |
| 4. | Honesty in Bodybuilding? Hey, a new concept. |
| EDDIE: | Man, we'll be pioneers! Just you and me, Eddie and Rod, against the world. |
| 5. | Awesome! Gloves off? |
| EDDIE: | No limits. If you can handle it, so can I. |
| 6. | All right! I've got my ammo set. We'll start with something sedate and save the heavy artillery for later. Give me your op of the Bodybuilding scene, circa 2002. The good, the bad, the fuggin' ugh-lee. |
| EDDIE: | Bottom line? Bodybuilding needs a major overhaul, pronto! Everything today is drug related. Hell, just to stay competitive in the IFBB, we have to take drugs, drugs, and more drugs! It's a vicious cycle, an insane cycle. And once you're on that treadmill, things can deteriorate very quickly. |
| 7. | Yeah, but there's testing? |
| EDDIE: | Oh, riight! Testing! We're tested for diuretics, Cocaine, and Clenbuterol, nothing more. What about the 101 drugs we take in order to walk out on that stage? And the synthol situation has really become quite scary. Ever since 1994, when I came back to the IFBB, I've been after them to make changes. At least, they could test a few shows for those athletes who are natural. |
| 8. | Their response? |
| EDDIE: | They told me the public wants to see freaks! 'Maybe you don't take drugs, Eddie, but there's always someone else who will.' Nice, huh? |
| 9. | Pretty damned blunt. Truthful, too. It's the status quo, unfortunately. |
| EDDIE: | Dude, I'm not against the use of anabolics, what I'm against is anabolic abuse. In the 80's-early 90's, a doctor put me on a cycle for $250.00, which I thought was expensive. Nowadays, athletes pay from $8,000 to $12,000 in GH alone, not to mention backing it with insulin, thyroid, etc. With this kind of abuse, it's only a matter of time before you're a dead man walking. |
| 10. | Hold up, studly! What do you mean, "when I came back to the IFBB." Where were you? |
| EDDIE: | With the World Bodybuilding Federation. Didn't you know that? |
| 11. | (slapping forehead) Holy fuck, yeah, how could I forget? Gaspari told me they were offering outrageous money. True? |
| EDDIE: | Try 'mind-boggling!' Vince McMahon wanted a clean federation, and you never knew when someone was gonna knock at your door and ask you to piss in a cup. Dr. Mauro Dipasqual conducted the drug testing. Impossible to beat anything developed by this anabolic genius! |
| 12. | The WBF roared in like a March lion. Nobody had ever challenged Joe Weider's supremacy. He was sucker-punched, big time. |
| EDDIE: | For me, the experience was invaluable. Not only did I get treated like a true athlete, but I was paid like one. If McMahon hadn't given out such lucrative contracts, Weider would still be offering peanuts. It was great leverage for all Bodybuilders. Vince, Linda, Shane, and Stephanie McMahon, they're all stand up people. |
| 13. | Did the IFBB absolve you, when you came back? |
| EDDIE: | Nah! They were furious because I'd landed a cool contract with Weider Publications and Nutrition. And I did my job, competed as Joe requested, and looked my very best for photo shoots. The exposure put me in public demand and opened a slew of career doors. I built a body of perfection, and Joe plastered me in every publication he had! |
| 14. | Wait, wait, wait, the IFBB was furious about you and Weider? Aren't they one and the same? Certainly John Q. Public views them that way. |
| EDDIE: | Joe handles the Publications and Nutrition part of the IFBB. His brother, Ben, is President of the IFBB. It's Ben who stated that anyone leaving the Federation for another would be terminated. |
| 15. | Ben's rule didn't apply to Eddie Robinson? |
| EDDIE: | Hell, no! Joe wanted to sell magazines and nutritional products and needed a marketable athlete. I fit the bill. |
| 16. | How did Wayne DeMilia feel about all this? |
| EDDIE: | Chairman DeMilia and the judges had a hard time accepting my return. But I've always worked very well with Joe, so nothing else mattered. I was back in, and it all went smoothly, with or without DeMilia's seal of approval. |
| 17. | It takes a special breed of champ to emerge from professional competitive Bodybuilding unscathed. What's your story? How did Eddie Robinson claw his way up the Bodybuilding ladder? |
| EDDIE: | My story's a rough one! I was raised in the projects of Akron, Ohio, on Arlington Street. I had both a loving mother and a loving father, when he wasn't hitting the bottle. Still, little things in life always made me happy, a sturdy stick and a rock were enough to make my day. And shit on a shingle is still one of my favorite meals! (chuckling) For the uninitiated, that's sausage gravy on toast. In 1969, when I was five, we moved into a twinplex my grandfather had built next to the Akron Rubber Bowl. I was king of the mountain, then! |
| 18. | These early stories are always so inspiring. To hear how someone came from basically nothing to achieve Bodybuilding greatness?well, it steals the breath away. |
| EDDIE: | Funny, but I've never seen my life as an inspiration. I guess it's because I never felt like I was struggling or suffering. |
| 19. | You were a sports nut, I assume. |
| EDDIE: | Yeah, even as a little boy. I'd play baseball or kickball with the neighborhood kids and absolutely loved peewee football. My position was either halfback or full back; I played that position all the way up through high school. I also boxed golden gloves for 3 years as a high school student. Most of my competitors had arms longer than my body! |
| 20. | Was that when strength and power became part of your life? |
| EDDIE: | In high school, yes. Everybody knew me as a strong kid. I'd wrestle guys at lunchtime, just for the hell of it! Every year, the football players held a bench day, and I was the only freshman who got to wear a 400-club shirt. I was pretty damned proud of myself. It even won me a date with the homecoming queen! |
| 21. | And that led you to Powerlifting. |
| EDDIE: | It seemed like a logical kind of progression. I was constantly testing myself against the iron, pushing my bench higher and higher. |
| 22. | If I had me a nickel for every Bodybuilder who started out that way, I'd be one rich motherfucker. |
| EDDIE: | Here ya go, pal, have yourself another nickel? |
| 23. | Fun-nee! You were pretty much a maniac for Powerlifting from the get-go, right? |
| EDDIE: | Hardcore! I wanted to break world records and go as far as I could. Obsessive would be a good way to describe it?but I also loved the Sport. Still do. |
| 24. | And Bodybuilding? |
| EDDIE: | Back then? Never gave it a second thought. No way was I gonna prance around on stage in my underwear! Just the same, I had a pretty good build; my physique naturally developed along classic lines. People who didn't know me as a Powerlifter probably thought I was a Bodybuilder. |
| 25. | I've seen your Powerlifting photos, and even an untrained eye can tell you're packing solid muscle in all the right places. |
| EDDIE: | People used to tell me I should forget Powerlifting, because I had the genetics for Bodybuilding. My aesthetics were always in place. Right now, I'm a hard 231 pounds and have never really carried much fat. That's why the Bodybuilding changeover was so easy. |
| 26. | What tipped you over that edge? |
| EDDIE: | It happened when I was around 17 or so. For a while, I did both, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding. I established a teen world record at 510 pounds in the 220-pound class and went on to another world record at 575 and 610 pounds in the 220-pound class, which ranked me #1 in the world. I couldn't make a living at it, though--so I finally put on my posing trunks and went after the Mr. USA and Mr. America. |
| 27. | In the old days, Powerlifting was considered a "real" man's sport. Bodybuilding, on the flip side, has always had an image problem. Does this elitism still exist? |
| EDDIE: | Somewhat, but nothing like before. Powerlifters are tough; very few people can push their bodies beyond the limit. You either have it or you don't. I've trained with the best, one being Dr. Fred Hatfield, an excellent friend. We both enjoy the iron game and understand what it takes to be a champion, whether you're a Bodybuilder or Powerlifter. What I love most about Powerlifting is that you go out there and gitter done, no politics involved. |
| 28. | What are the less obvious differences between Powerlifting and Bodybuilding? |
| EDDIE: | Diet! When I was Powerlifting, I could eat anything; there were no restrictions. As a Bodybuilder, I'm dieting 24/7, and preparation is more demanding. You've got to target every single bodypart in detail, with a lot of split training. |
| 29. | There's a basic misconception about the two disciplines: one needs real strength, and the other is merely for "show." Comments? |
| EDDIE: | People who feel that way obviously have never competed in a Bodybuilding event, or they don't realize how intense a process it is to put on mass. Pro Bodybuilding ain't for wussies. A Bodybuilder always pushes his or her body to the limit in order to gain quality muscle mass. |
| 30. | Are your Powerlifting days behind you, Eddie? |
| EDDIE: | Yes. And competitive Bodybuilding, too. The only weight training I do now is for endurance, stamina, and maintenance. Time to let this body rest and heal; I wanna kick back, relax, and be pampered by my sweetie! |
| 31. | What magic moment convinced you that Bodybuilding was the sport for Eddie Robinson? |
| EDDIE: | In 1984, I flew to Venice to see what the big boys were doing. Chris Lund approached me and asked 'can I shoot you, mate?' I didn't have a clue about who he was until Ed Connors--who's one of the owners of the original Golds--told me. After that, you can bet your ass I didn't hesitate to do the photo shoot! It landed me my first cover with Mishay Santose and a four-page spread in the publication Muscle. |
| 32. | A cover, right at the start? Way cool. |
| EDDIE: | It was the bomb! Within a few days, Joe Weider had me on the phone, and we were scheduling a photo shoot with Muscle and Fitness and Flex. I got my first Flex cover as a teenager! Between 1986 and 2001, I made 76 national and international covers, and Mom has every one of 'em. |
| 33. | How'd you rate a trip to Venice? |
| EDDIE: | I was invited there personally by Ed. I'd just gotten my feet wet with Bodybuilding, and that trip changed my life. It's what inspired me to become a Pro. I got to meet some of the greats, like Tom Platz, Lou Ferrigno, and Arnold, and they all said I had awesome potential. I remember Joe Gold telling Arnold 'hey, Arnie, this teenager has the same size arms as you! Come on over here and look.' When he did, I blasted him a double biceps pose, and Arnold said to Joe 'implants' and walked away! |
| 34. | What? Implants! Do you think he actually meant that? |
| EDDIE: | Who knows? Who cares? It was Arnold! The Austrian Oak! I was honored he even looked my way! |
| 35. | You arrived during a chaotic time: the mid 80's. There was still room enough for aesthetics, and mass monsters hadn't quite taken charge. Your build beautifully incorporated both ideals. Is that what you were after? |
| EDDIE: | I'd always wanted to take my mass and get ripped. It was hard for me, being a Powerlifter--my muscle development was much different. I had a squatter's ass, and my arms and shoulders were over developed from years of heavy pressing. So I had to concentrate on bringing up other body parts and lightening up on the weight. |
| 36. | Doncha miss those innocent 80's days? Just a tad, buddy? |
| EDDIE: | Oh, yeah, I miss them a great deal and not just for nostalgia's sake. In the 80's, if your stomach hung over your posing trunks, you went home. If you had an inflamed body part, you were sent to a hospital. If you showed up at a contest with bitch tits, you were immediately out. Now, you need all three to place in the top five! Go figure! |
| 37. | A sad reality. |
| EDDIE: | At my first Olympia, I was surrounded by true champions. You remember the names: Lee Labrada, Berry DeMey, Bob Paris. Do you think they'd have a chance to crack the top five in 2002? No way! If you want a flowing, symmetrical physique that looks like a work of art, go back to the 80's and early 90's. The Millennium is a freak show, a battle for mass, and whatever it takes to get it! I'm not blaming Bodybuilders; we all need money, we all need to live. The IFBB and its judging policies are the real culprits. |
| 38. | Those 80's names conjure up some great memories. They don't make 'em like that, anymore. |
| EDDIE: | Berry DeMay had one of the most balanced builds in Bodybuilding, along with Bob Paris, who was simply amazing. Jeff King, wow, what awesome size and a great person, too--but he was identified with the AAU, and it hurt him politically. Mike Christian always had a smile on his face, a true iron warrior and a hell of a personality. Matt Mendenhall's looks could've easily dominated the sport. Phil Hill was huge, and Lance Dreher and Rich Gaspari were two of the hardest, thickest men I've ever stood beside. You're right, Rod. They don't make 'em that way anymore. |
| 39. | Longevity in Bodybuilding isn't a given, yet you've maintained?even longer than Gaspari, and he was an Olympia superstar. |
| EDDIE: | Yeah, I've been lucky. To have a career spanning more than two decades, that's mind-blowing. I didn't give up, for one thing. When they said I'd never make it back into the IFBB, I refused to listen. I hung in there because I love the Sport. And I did it for me. Not for the IFBB, not for Weider. If you do the best you can in all things, you'll stay a winner. |
| 40. | Hanging in there is one thing. You also need mucho muscle to keep that momentum going. |
| EDDIE: | Obviously. But, ya know, Rod, I don't consider myself a rugged Bodybuilder; I made it in the Bodybuilding world because I had love, dedication, and determination. And I was blessed with a combination of mass and symmetry. Those are the basics--you've also gotta be willing to sacrifice, eat, dream, and sleep Bodybuilding, 24/7. |
| 41. | What's your advice to the hordes of Amateur Bodybuilders reading this? Can they follow the Eddie Robinson plan and make it work? |
| EDDIE: | First, concentrate on schooling and a trade, so you'll have back up if things go bad. Carry yourself as an ambassador to the Sport and remember--Professional Bodybuilding can eat you alive. Develop a thick skin. There'll always be someone out there who'll cut you, if they get the chance, and I speak from experience! It takes only one individual to ruin a good career. No one will care about your behalf or your well being, they only want to make money. Very few care about what or who you are inside. It's all about filling pockets. |
| 42. | There's so much involved in making a name for yourself. Good publicity is primary. Even Pros have trouble generating it. |
| EDDIE: | It isn't difficult to generate publicity as a Pro. If you stay on top of your game, all the publications will be knocking at your door. Gossip is the one genuine problem, a difficult hurdle to jump, when it's put in your way. |
| 43. | What, were you blackballed? |
| EDDIE: | Big time?I was slandered in a publication and seriously considered quitting the Sport because of it. I went into a deep, deep depression and am still recovering. The writer gave me his source and was very apologetic, but whenever something negative is printed, the Public has a tendency to believe it--true or not. |
| 44. | How'd you keep your head on straight through this crisis? |
| EDDIE: | I almost didn't, Rod. I had faith in God, the help of a physician, and my good friend, Pastor John Lloyd, who counseled me. That's how I got back on my feet and was able to put most of it behind me. |
| 45. | Sounds like a scene! |
| EDDIE: | Hey, man, I do what I can. I cope. Being blackballed made the Sport show its true colors. Aaron Baker tried for a comeback and looked great every time, but he got screwed and gave up. Gary Strydom and I were in the first Night of Champions after the WBF fell. He looked awesome and guess what? There were no call outs. I was the only survivor from 1992 who stayed until 2001, and then I tossed my IFBB pro card into the trash. I accomplished what I set out to do; now the backstabbers can play their little reindeer games, and the gossipers can continue to take pride out of our athletes, but they won't hurt Eddie Robinson. |
| 46. | That's surreal, man. |
| EDDIE: | If you knew everything that goes on behind the scenes, it would curl your hair. Bodybuilding's both a Sport and a Business, and sometimes the two don't mix. |
| 47. | Frankly, I'm amazed a Bodybuilder with your superlative aesthetics stayed a player so long. |
| EDDIE: | Tenacity. That's what did it. I wouldn't throw in the towel. Mainstream America has always embraced an aesthetic ideal. Bodybuilding's inner circle wants emphasis to stay on mass. And ever since mass monsters have taken over, there've been less and less endorsements. Most product companies don't want over-developed GH bodies promoting their products. They're going for fitness athletes, people who look healthy. |
| 48. | I keep hearing about a breaking point, but when? The "later" keeps getting pushed further and further back. |
| EDDIE: | As soon as people realize the health problems in Bodybuilding, that's when you'll see real change. What few deaths we've had have been swept under the carpet. Aesthetics will make a comeback -- maybe after we get the right people running this Sport. |
| 49. | What was your reaction when you heard about the Mentzers? |
| EDDIE: | Oh, shock. Pure unadulterated shock. I didn't know them well, but I respected their dedication to Bodybuilding. I wasn't blessed with a close brother, though if I did have one, I'd wish for the love they showed one another. They will always be together. |
| 50. | An observation. Looking at you, I see an easy-going, relaxed champ? but I also detect an edginess lying just beneath the surface. Am I blowin' smoke? |
| EDDIE: | No, you bastard. This is how I'd describe myself: sensitive, the first to cry at sad movies as a kid, and even to this day! I'm giving, understanding, and I'm also a people person--a cliche, but it's true. I look more to the inside than the outside and believe everyone has something special about them. They glow in their own way. My children, Cara and Seth, make me smile every single minute! I could have the worst day, but when I see them, I light up like a 1,000-watt bulb. |
| 51. | That's so touching?excuse me a sec. Gotta wipe my eyes. Sniff! |
| EDDIE: | (shaking his fist good-naturedly) Why, I oughta! |
| 52. | Hah! What about that your badass physique, big dog? Satisfied with it? |
| EDDIE: | Sure, I'm satisfied. I've spent half my life sculpting this body. It won't win me the Olympia, but I'm proud of my dedication and hard work. |
| 53. | You should be. Last time I saw ferocious guns like those, they were aimed at Osama Bin Laden! Yow! |
| EDDIE: | Bodybuilding requires a great deal of physical and mental dedication. Staying focused is the key, and I always give 100%. If you put your heart and mind into it, all things can be accomplished. My goal was to stand on stage with the best men in the world. I did it my first year as a Pro, so my dream was completed fast. |
| 54. | Now that you've moved away from competition, what's the plan? |
| EDDIE: | Hush your mouth, boy! Eddie Robinson isn't done yet! I'd love to give the Masters Olympia a shot one of these days--but only if I agree with their drug testing policies. They test, and I'm back. |
| 55. | Ok, ok, just don't freak on me! |
| EDDIE: | (leaning forward) Here's Eddie's advice: don't shut any door. You can never tell when opportunity might come a'knockin' (raps on the desk)! |
| 56. | Some of your photos have a "suave" look, and you've been in Playgirl. Ever consider physique modeling as a career move? |
| EDDIE: | Not really. Right now, I'm trying to get back into acting? |
| 57. | Acting?! Oh? |
| EDDIE: | Don't sound so surprised! |
| 58. | Me? Surprised? |
| EDDIE: | I've already been cast in a few parts but turned them down. One, I didn't like the script, and the other, they weren't offering enough upfront cash. After four years of acting lessons, I'm no novice. |
| 59. | You'd be a natural for a fitness show. |
| EDDIE: | Hosting's a possibility, but I'd be expected to drop some serious muscle beforehand. |
| 60. | Yeep! That would suck! |
| EDDIE: | It's a sacrifice I might have to make. There aren't too many good parts for Bodybuilders, and I don't feel like playing a moron. |
| 61. | I've got one! Eddie, Son of Conan. Man, I can hear you, now: "Crom, I hate getting sand in my shorts!" |
| EDDIE: | Ho-ho! Sign me up! |
| 62. | Ok, we're gonna switch gears here and explore the softer side of Eddie Robinson? |
| EDDIE: | Aren't we already doing that? |
| 63. | Yeah, well, these questions won't be so much Bodybuilding related. I want to hear your opinions on, uh, current events. |
| EDDIE: | Not your typical Bodybuilding interview. |
| 64. | Did you expect something bland and boring? My interviews are always topical and, need I mention, interesting? |
| EDDIE: | Just don't ask me what kind of tree I'd like to be. |
| 65. | That's Barbara Walters' schtick. I'm younger and a hellava lot more attractive. |
| EDDIE: | (smirking) Well, you're definitely younger! |
| 66. | And he's a comedian, too! |
| EDDIE: | Just trying to keep things light before you hit me with your heavy artillery. |
| 67. | And here it is: September 11, 2001--a date forever etched on our national consciousness. Where were you when the attacks occurred? |
| EDDIE: | In the gym with my training partner, Bryan Hand. We saw the second plane hit and couldn't believe our eyes. Horrendous. |
| 68. | It's incomprehensible. The after effects will be felt for decades, maybe even centuries. |
| EDDIE: | Rod, my man, I have never felt so helpless. I've never hurt so bad from seeing the faces of those who'd lost loved ones. I wanted to assist, in any way that I could. We put a missions trip together at our church, Country Side Christian Center, and raised 30,000 dollars. A bunch of us drove to NYC in two tractor trailers, hitting every Sam's Club along the way, picking up supplies, such as gloves, first aid, masks, shirts, socks, you name it. We helped FEMA and the Red Cross and fed workers at Ground Zero, along with the NYPD and NYFD on the 5th day after the disaster. Taxis had their back seats taken out to carry body bags, because there weren't enough ambulances. Seeing so many people united as one, working in tandem, made me proud to be an American. And proud to wear the titles of Mr. USA and Mr. America! |
| 69. | If there's any good to come from this, it would be how we've banded together, put aside our differences for the common welfare. |
| EDDIE: | An interesting phenomenon. I hope we don't lose that unity as time passes. |
| 70. | What's everyday life like for you? Ever just kick back, put your feet on the table, and chill? |
| EDDIE: | Most days, I spend with my new baby boy, Seth, who's a little over a year old. My daughter Cara is 9. If I'm not at karate, baseball, gymnastics, I'm changing diapers. I start by getting Cara ready for school, helping her brush the million knots out of her hair. Afterwards, we sit down together, share some egg whites and oatmeal and go over her homework. Then, off to school we go! On the weekends, I like to take the boat out about 25/30 miles and do some Grouper digging. I love deep-sea fishing. |
| 71. | Have your hopes and dreams been fulfilled, Eddie? The fantasies you wished as a kid? |
| EDDIE: | Pretty much so. I've lived a great life. As far as hopes, I still have a lot? but I call them prayers. And I strive for happiness, the most elusive of goals. |
| 72. | One of your newest endeavors in a cyber-space presence. |
| EDDIE: | That's www.eddierobinson.org, a website devoted to my career accomplishments. It features all my covers, diet training information, a message board to answer questions, and more. A lot more! You can even purchase photos, videos, and stuff. Check it out! |
| 73. | I plan to, if I can have an autographed photo for my writer's portfolio! |
| EDDIE: | It's yours, dude. |
| 74. | And look at that, we're at the end! This has been a trip, brother man. You blew my fuckin' mind! Your fans are gonna love this. |
| EDDIE: | Huh? We're done, already? No fair -- I was just catchin' my second wind! |