Why did you disappear in the ’70s?
I don’t know if you’ll ever share the reasons for dropping from the public eye way back in the early ’70s, but every man has his choices to make. Sometimes they’re made for him.
The reasons are simple:
- Being very good is fun; being the best is too serious
- No money while you’re trying to get there, no money if you do
- Too much ego and too many egos in the immediate atmosphere
- I enjoyed using my muscle and strength as a function in my work-life (counterproductive for championship)
- Too self-centered, which imposed sacrifice on those I loved and liked, including me (time, dedication, dieting, costs)
- I admire muscle and strength building, whereas bodybuilding is a rub…
I forget the other reasons… and excuses…
We lift, by God… DD
- Dave Draper Posted on February 3rd, 2010 in Bodybuilding, Iron History by Dave Draper