Where did Jeff Passan come from?

I don't know if he's the one who comes up with ALL of his story ideas, but they're always interesting and worth reading.

 

He's not writing for you, he's writing for yahoo's readers. They probably couldn't care less whether he's floating around and dropping himself into stories. Whether he's irrelevent to you means nothing to anyone but you.

 

Totally agree. And as for the "everybody knows the conigliaro story by rote" line ... that's just nonsense. Worlds away from being true.

 

You're no bspolice, but you have a point.

 

Here are five things you don't know about Jeff. Four are true. Can anyone guess which four?

1. He has a gigantic ass
2. His sister showers at 3 a.m.
3. Once, he ran naked through the piazza in a small Italian town, screaming, "The British are coming!"
4. The man is a gourmet chef
5. He once had his own theme song

 

I know that #4 is true. Passan once cooked montepulcianoman a heaping plate of - uh, sniff - Spaghetti Red.

 

I also know No. 4 is true. His risotto is excellent and he can make a mean hamburger.

Plus, his guacamole is better than Chipotle, which is saying something.

No. 1 is also true. Anyone who has seen him waddle around a pressbox will tell you that. Saying that, he is also one of the best reads out there right now and an even better person when he's not giving out one of his trademark "Passanisms."

 

he better be able to bring it with the risotto because i like to think i can make a tasty batch - many different ways. in fact, when i open my restaurant in my dream world (or novel), the place will serve a variety of risotto dishes.

he's more than welcome to apply for the chef de cuisine job.

 

It's better that he has a gigantic ass instead of BEING a gigantic ass.

 

Jeff Passan is the son of former Plain Dealer sports writer, Rich Passan (now retired)

 

Makes complete sense, since he was raised around Cleveland.