A biography for Leigh Steinberghasn’t been written yet.
“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.”
“We're all negotiators.”
“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.”
“But the truth is, growing up in California, we knew nothing about hockey.”
“My grandfather was running Hillcrest Country Club, and that's where a whole group of Hollywood comedians hung out.”
“Be open to the amazing changes which are occurring in the field that interest you.”
“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.”
“Challenge yourself, its fine not to be a totally finished person.”
“Never underestimate the capacity of another human being to have exactly the same shortcomings you have.”
“I try to live in the moment, every moment.”
“Then I went to UCLA - so of course I became a huge Bruin basketball fan... and later came to football.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“You know, we don't look much alike, but Denzel Washington would make a great sports agent.”