- He now has his own place and can't be any happier. He bought his house in Maitland. He says that the house looked like one showed in MTV's Cribs.
- Also, he has now become the parent of two teen aged boys; Jeff and Martin.
- At the age of 29, the coaches are already seeing that Amaechi's abilities and getting weaker.
- Unfortunatly, he was sent packing because Sloan didn't understand him, he didn't understand his sexuality. This is just not a reason to discriminate because his sexuality doesn't ahev anything to do with his ability and gays know how to respect.
- It's been four years since Amaechi retired and he's been living in London and he's having the time of his life. He mentions that though he is extremely private specially with his sexuality, he had the courage to celebrate the Manchester gay pride parade with some friends. "After all, there is still much work to be done" (290).
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- How did Martin and Jeff feel living with Amaechi?
- Did Amaechi being gay bother them?
- To this day is Amaechi afraid of his preference?
- Is Amaechi now more confortable with his life style?
- How did he think Americans compared to Europeans reacted to him being gay?
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- Surrogate (224): a person appointed to act for another
- Demystify (224): to rid of mystery
- Innuendo (274): an indirect intimation of a person
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- "Lord knows, given my teenage drinking exploits" (225). Man vs. Self.
- "His brain waves are constantly humming" (233). Personification.
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- Amaechi went through a lot, but fortunately persevered through it all. I think that he gives those who are gays or lesbians a talk of his life and tells them not to be afraid because he now feels more relieved and they can live a better and a healthier life.
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