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It's great to see Phil's dynamic and, yes, poetic turns of phrase rendered as actual "poetry". As the cyclists are poetry in motion, so Phil Liggett tries to match their physical poetry with his own words. Doug Donaldson has assembled them in a manner that is clever, funny and practically begs the reader to create their own poems out of this premier announcer's words.
Definitely recommended to all Phil Phans!
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Dancing on the Pedals: The Found Poetry of Phil Liggett, the Voice of Cycling by Phil Liggett
neal.esko, July 29, 2010
It's great to see Phil's dynamic and, yes, poetic turns of phrase rendered as actual "poetry". As the cyclists are poetry in motion, so Phil Liggett tries to match their physical poetry with his own words. Doug Donaldson has assembled them in a manner that is clever, funny and practically begs the reader to create their own poems out of this premier announcer's words.Definitely recommended to all Phil Phans!