My brother used to watch Tonya Harding practice at the Portland rink. He admired her drive and dedication and skill. At the same time, he said, he wasn't really surprised when the scandal broke- she, he thought, was SO determined.

Were my brother still alive, I doubt that he'd be surprised at her signing on for the fisticuffs. And he would probably have watched the fight, and rooted for her. I grew up in a boxing family but I can't imagine wanting to watch this one.

Ebbie