The Greatest of All Time Turns 65 - January 17, 2007

Have you ever done something that made you want to kick yourself? Or, more specifically, not done something?  Today is Muhammad Ali's 65th birthday, an occasion that sent this writer strolling down Memory Lane. In the mid-1980s, at a Burger King on Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles, what did I see but a gold convertible Rolls-Royce?  Behind the wheel was none other than the Heavyweight Champion of the World, Muhammad Ali. The Champ was greeting fans, shaking hands, and generally basking in his fame. Your obedient servant was certainly a fan, but I decided to forego the chance to meet Ali -- a decision that haunts to this day.  The lesson to be learned? Never turn down an opportunity to thank someone you admire, whether famous, infamous, or unknown. Mr. Ali, if you happen to be reading this today, Happy Birthday -- and I'd still love to shake your hand. Suggested Sites... Muhammad Ali - official site for the Greatest of All Time. Muhammad Ali Center - dedicated to the core values of Ali's life: respect, confidence, conviction, dedication, giving, and spirituality. YouTube: Muhammad Ali's 65th Birthday - a video salute. BBC: Ali at 60 - 200 tribute to the Champ. Regrets - interactive archive and study regarding the human capacity for remorse and regret.