This chapter delves into the upbringing of Simon Sense, portraying his childhood as the foundation for his exceptional dedication to bowling. It challenges the notion of inherent advantage in sports and highlights the role of practice in achieving success. The discussion also explores the complexities of social class, family dynamics, and the challenges faced in capturing authentic moments in storytelling.
Zach Harris is a journalist whose latest article for Rolling Stone is "Meet the Gen Z Hothead Burning Up Pro Bowling."
“I'm not like a staff writer who has … status and access. But if I come up with something fun that you've never heard of that might connect to the larger culture, then it kind of hits a nerve and a sweet spot for me. Someone like a pro skateboarder or a pro bowler, you guys have never heard of. And so being able to present a person and a culture and a world to a wider audience, I think suits me well and has been really a fun way to do profiles.”
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