You've got to get this issue down to what's reasonable and sensible. That's an extreme, fundamentalist position. And I don't think we're that kind of country, are we?

For decades, cigarettes were marketed as symbol of virility, as in the macho Marlboro Man ads.

In some outdoor environments, like football grounds and railway stations, there is genuine cause for concern. But in other places, there are pretty obvious facts about air circulation which mean the potential for harm is far less. Certainly, stopping people smoking in their homes is taking things a bit far.

We're all trying to get ready for the playoffs. It takes 20 guys in here to do it every night. When we have that commitment, we're a really good team.

When I came in, there was so much cheating and so many tricks, and they've pretty much taken that out. Now, it comes down to reactions, quickness and your teammates. The guy who wins usually did a better job.

With the Olympics coming up and everything we're trying to do after the lockout, the timing really is awful.