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Author, LLOYD MCNEIL'S LAST RIDE, HOW LUCKY, THE TIME HAS COME, other books. Contributing Editor, New York. Columnist, The Washington Post. Writer, MLB. Critic, Grierson & Leitch. Founder, Deadspin. Illini. Mattoonian. https://williamfleitch.substack.com

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · May 20

Today is the release day for LLOYD MCNEIL'S LAST RIDE, my new novel about a cop who, upon learning he's dying of a brain tumor, tries to get himself killed so his family can get the insurance, keeps failing and becomes a civic hero. I think you will like it. www.harpercollins.com/products/llo...

Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE \"Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride broke my heart. And then it somehow mended that shattered heart, made it beat more buo...

www.harpercollins.com

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 2h

Can confirm that the children in this house have gotten really into the Portland Frog.

ice.cream.assassin @icassassin.bsky.social · 3h

Felt compelled

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 14h

Thanks! We really needed Tony there!

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 1d

Ha, never a worry.

Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 1d

Well, I was only 11 years old when they left, and they were my team, so I just stuck with them. I can't really get TOO mad at them for leaving St. Louis; I don't live there anymore either, after all.

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 1d

For @theathletic.com, I wrote about Arch Manning, and how watching his Warby Parker advertisements now feels a little like watching a political ad after an election in which your candidate has lost.

Is Arch Manning college football’s first flop? Why his slow start feels unprecedented

Arch has started seven games, and we already think he stinks. This is the logical next step in the increased professionalization of CFB.

www.nytimes.com

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 1d

(This was actually a good piece, and I can prove it, because I made it all the way through it despite all the gastrointestinal distress.)

Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 1d

Don't remind me.

Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 2d

Hey, you're the one who always turned down all the invites to my private island, Burke.

Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 3d

Also do not forget that our running back dropped the ball at the goal line right before crossing it directly before the collapse happened, that was a super nice touch.

Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 3d

You shouldn't have.

Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 3d

I have been an Arizona Cardinals fan my entire life and I feel comfortable saying that might have been the stupidest loss I have ever seen them stupidly lose (and I have seen them stupidly lose so many stupid times).

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 6d

Jimmy Fallon and Marlins Man certainly seem like they would enjoy each other's company.

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 8d

For @theathletic.com, I wrote about fans running on the field and how it's bad and dangerous and scary and also obviously awesome. www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

Leitch: Why hasn't storming the field (or court) been stopped? Because it's still awesome

www.nytimes.com

Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 9d

This will be a very fun event in NYC, and it will be just a few days after I run the NYC marathon, so you can point at me and laugh. November 6, get your tickets here:

www.eventbrite.com/e/squawkin-s...

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 10d

Definitely getting "going back to the well once-too-often" vibes from NBC's Snoop Dogg Olympics ads already.

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 11d

I - L -L!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 12d

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is as great as you've heard. I've been thinking about it constantly since I saw it. It should not be overlooked how fantastic DiCaprio is in it. I wrote for @washingtonpost.com about how it might be his definitive Gen-X role. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Leonardo DiCaprio’s growing pains

In “One Battle After Another,” he captures Generation X in middle age.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 12d

You chose wisely.

Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 12d

Not after that game I don't.

Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 13d

What is this, Slap Boris Day?

Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 13d

Wait until you see my (fully updated!) Woody Allen rankings!

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 13d

They're all good! Last place for him is first place for just about anybody else.

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 13d

OK, now that we're caught up:

1. There Will Be Blood
2. One Battle After Another
3. The Master
4. Magnolia
5. Boogie Nights
6. Punch-Drunk Love
7. Phantom Thread
8. Licorice Pizza
9. Hard Eight
10. Inherent Vice

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 14d