Outrageous Thoughts of Babble
by Peter Knight
Mr. Coleman, you signed an autograph picture for me back in May of 1997. Tonight, I went to the Mister Olympia contest, and witnessed your crowning of the new champion. The press says you won a controversial first. You were the underdog, who went against all odds, and unbeknownst to all, did what only you could do, trying your best. Witnessing everything live, it was spectacular – including the part where you dropped to your knees when they announced you as the winner, deservingly so.
To work and strive for something so passionately year after year, and to have the entire world recognize you for being the best at it, has to feel somewhat remarkable. It is truly wonderful.