CHAPTER 1
Exclusive Bonus ContentThe Graduate
The big news in this chapter for me was that I graduated.
Do I look relieved? Man, was I ever!
Scott Hamilton
The ridiculous, hilarious, amazing Scott Hamilton and I. Yes, he is wearing a wig and is dressed as a rockstar at an 80’s-themed party that Kimberly William Paisley and Brad Paisley put on for Alzheimer’s. Scott’s energy is infectious; he is one of the greatest humans on the planet.
Funny story about how we met. I was at Brad Paisley’s Christmas party, and Scott came running up to me. With that huge smile, he extended his hand and said my name, “Scott Scovill”. I shook his hand, excited to meet him, and replied, “Scott Hamilton”.
“Nope,” Scott replied and released my hand. “Try again”.
I paused, confused. What was I wrong about? I put out my hand, and as Scott shook it, I said, “I’m Scott Scovill.”
“Correct,” he admitted, I’m glad I had that part right.
Sheepishly, I continued, “…and your Scott Hamilton?”
“Close,” Scott replied. “I’m Scott Scovell Hamilton, and I have been wanting to meet you for years!”
“No way” was all I could muster to say, “Prove it! let’s see some ID.”
After looking over his license, I saw that he is indeed Scott Scovell Hamilton. Different spelling, but the same pronunciation. We had a good laugh and have been friends ever since.
Sarajevo 1984
An action shot of Scott winning GOLD at the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo.
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CHAPTER 1
Exclusive Bonus ContentThe Graduate
The big news in this chapter for me was that I graduated.
Do I look relieved? Man, was I ever!
I did it!
I did it! My great friend Peggy Sacca is in the foreground; we still get together sometimes. Hi Peggy!
The Graduate
The Graduate
Strutting the Stage
Here are some more pics from graduation. Sorry about the quality… this was pre-iphone by a few years (or decades).
Party!
Graduation party with Erika – we are still great friends as well. I am so glad that we have stayed in touch.
That wig!
Another pic of this goofball! That wig!!!
Scott Hamilton
The ridiculous, hilarious, amazing Scott Hamilton and I. Yes, he is wearing a wig and is dressed as a rockstar at an 80’s-themed party that Kimberly William Paisley and Brad Paisley put on for Alzheimer’s. Scott’s energy is infectious; he is one of the greatest humans on the planet.
Funny story about how we met. I was at Brad Paisley’s Christmas party, and Scott came running up to me. With that huge smile, he extended his hand and said my name, “Scott Scovill”. I shook his hand, excited to meet him, and replied, “Scott Hamilton”.
“Nope,” Scott replied and released my hand. “Try again”.
I paused, confused. What was I wrong about? I put out my hand, and as Scott shook it, I said, “I’m Scott Scovill.”
“Correct,” he admitted, I’m glad I had that part right.
Sheepishly, I continued, “…and your Scott Hamilton?”
“Close,” Scott replied. “I’m Scott Scovell Hamilton, and I have been wanting to meet you for years!”
“No way” was all I could muster to say, “Prove it! let’s see some ID.”
After looking over his license, I saw that he is indeed Scott Scovell Hamilton. Different spelling, but the same pronunciation. We had a good laugh and have been friends ever since.
Childhood health challenges
Olympic Gold!
Can you imagine – after all he had been through? Wow!
Sarajevo 1984
An action shot of Scott winning GOLD at the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo.
Walk This Way
Here’s a great routine from back in the day – 1992.
Eight years after Olympic gold, and he is spectacular!
Scott Hamilton: Winning Big (2001) A&E Biography
What a trooper!
Cancer recovery, I believe. What a trooper.
TED Talk
Here’s Scott in a great TED talk.
Scott Hamilton
This is the greatest human – the greatest. He is so incredibly giving.
Speaking of giving, here is a link to his charity. The research they are enabling to fight cancer is phenomenal. I am so proud to help him put on his big annual skating fundraiser at Bridgestone Arena. Fighting cancer is something I am strongly invested in. More on that in later chapters.
Related Links
Scott’s Books
I mention Scott’s books, they are just great. Click the link here to buy them.