Lawrence Taylor Turns 50, Pondering Life Lessons and Dance Lessons

Posted Feb 10, 2009
During his 13-year career as a game-changing N.F.L. linebacker, Lawrence Taylor hit opponents so hard he often made them see stars. Now Taylor will be dancing with the stars. Now Taylor will be dancing with the stars. In an interview Sunday that covered his new family, past addictions and dancing, Taylor said becoming a contestant on the next installment of “Dancing With the Stars” might be a good way to stay in shape. (New York Times)

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