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All living languages are promiscuous. We promiscuous speakers shamelessly shoplift words, plucking bons mots and phrases from any tempting language. We wear these words when we wish to be more formal, more elegant, more mysterious, worldly, precise, vague.

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English has always had a special fondness for other European languages, a neighborly soft spot - perhaps because Britain has been invaded by speakers of those languages from the onset of its recorded history.

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Whenever I come across an Arabic word mired in English text, I am momentarily shocked out of the narrative.

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Language, after all, is organic. You can't force words into existence. You can't force new meanings into words. And some words can't or won't or shouldn't be laundered or neutered. Language develops naturally.

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One of the things I enjoy most during the World Cup is watching a team improve, mature, and gel during the course of the tournament.

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I was gay before I began to play soccer over 40 years ago. It's been 28 years since a friend and I organized one of the first gay soccer teams in the world.

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Homophobia is rampant in soccer, probably more so than in any other sport. I'm not sure why.

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I have to admit, I'm not patriotic. It has partly to do with principle, but it is also a phobia/neurosis.

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A player should be disparaged if he gives less than his all, if he doesn't give 100%, no matter what shirt he's wearing. Whether it's your national team, your club, or little league. Yes, there are friendly matches, recreational ones, and so on, but sport in its essence is about giving your best.

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The reasons why a player is better on one club than on another are many. I certainly am not an expert and can't explain.

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Biography

Nationality: Lebanese

Type: Artist

Born: Unknown

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