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[NAOS]

How important do you think it is to be able to answer the media's relentless asking of the same bloody questions? I can see how you would have to be very purposeful and methodical about maintaining your energy through the process. You can see Deron slip into a different headspace, like he's not about to let you affect the greater part of his focus.

 

[Hopper]

Sure, Deron gits a little surly with the press. So what? Why do they take it so seriously? It aint them. Deron's just surly 24/7, that's all. Pissed off alla time. That's why I love the boy.