September 7th, 2011
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Rob Demovsky, Green Bay Press-Gazette journalist: Last year at this time, we were sitting in your office and we looked outside and they had just unveiled that fence slogan that said, “In McCarthy We Trust.” I know you’re not a huge ego guy, but …
Mike McCarthy, head coach of the Green Bay Packers: Let me make something clear: I have an ego. What I’ve learned in this business is everyone has an ego. It’s the discipline of your ego, and that’s what I’ve learned to do a much better job of. I didn’t mean to cut off your question, but when people say I don’t have an ego or I’m humble, that’s not accurate. You wouldn’t survive in this business if you didn’t have an ego and weren’t confident in your abilities. Yeah, I have an ego, but I’ve learned. I used to have a very bad temper, too, on top of it. But it’s not about me. If I wanted it to be about me, I’d go play tennis or golf. It’s about the team, and I think it’s important to put the other people in front of you. I find that very easy to do. I’m the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. There’s people taking your picture all the time. You get more notoriety than you’d ever wished for, so I don’t need any more. I’ve had enough. I love my job. I love competing in the NFL. I love leading the Packers. So it doesn’t have to be about me. But I will say this, pulling into Lambeau Field and seeing your name on the fence, that will get you going in the morning now. I thought that was really cool. That’s a memento I’ll always have.
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The Evangelium has not abrogated legends; it has hallowed them, especially the “happy ending.” The Christian has still to work, with mind as well as body, to suffer, hope, and die; but he may now perceive that all his bents and faculties have a purpose, which can be redeemed.
— J. R. R. Tolkien

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