Earl’s Pearl Necklace of Wisdom
August 20th, 2008 by PCN
Ok, if you didn’t get to see this article about Johnny Archer and Earl Strickland in the Wilamette Week paper, you seriously have to click over and read it. This is some seriously funny stuff. For those who don’t trust me (isn’t that just about everyone?) here are a few snips from the article:
“Johnny “The Scorpion” Archer breaks an eight-ball rack like he is having savage, powerful sex. I break a rack like your baby sister.”
“Strickland, 47, is not a good teacher. He reminds me of Will Ferrell’s film persona Ron Burgundy, if Burgundy played nine-ball.”
“I quickly realize I am dealing with a rare breed of human, a narcissist with an affinity for verbal abuse. My favorite one-liner of the day: ‘My cue is like a Cadillac and y’all are driving Volkswagens.” Turning to me, he adds, “Your cue isn’t worth 10 cents.’”
The closing quotes from the article are beyond priceless:
“Archer turns to me and says, “What is it with Portland women?” He is wearing a black T-shirt that says “The Scorpion” on the front and back, and he is drinking a Bud Light.
“What do you mean?” I say.
“Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind hefty women, but I would say 95 percent of the girls in this town have bellies that are too close to the dinner table.”
“Careful, motherfucker, he’s writing a story on you,” says Cantrill.
“Think I give a fuck? What’s he gonna say, ‘Johnny don’t like hefty women?’”
Johnny don’t like hefty women.”
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August 20th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Such good stuff. I myself took the Archer/Strickland pool school in Tempe, AZ. Strickland was not nearly as abrasive as described in this article, but he is by no means an effective teacher. Archer on the other hand you could learn from. It’s worth the $200 just to hang out with them for a few hours.
August 20th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Earl just reeks “class” - so the course is really worth $100.
Incidently - If you recall Earl’s Million dollar win back in the 90’s when he ran over 10 racks he was doing the racking and the 9 went in quite a few times on the break - LOL. He may act crazy but he ain’t stupid.