Fascinating story, Tony Powell of Norwich City

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This interesting story caught my eye today.

Former Norwich defender lived for years in an LA motel, cut ties with his family for more than three decades and is now the subject of a documentary. Powell is not a demonstrative man and, having been forced to bury his true self for decades, does not make a fuss about the pain he endured. But there is an ache in his English accent, which remains intact after 45 years in America. “I just wanted to be who I am, but at that time it was not a good idea to come out.”

Guardian

There is a documentary about Tony and it looks really interesting but is not available on any streaming platforms yet. .

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It is probably more interesting to me as I drive past that motel most days on my way to work and sometimes get stopped outside. It was closed for refurbishment and just recently opened again. It's being used as a halfway house for "homeless" folks. there are always a few interesting characters hanging around there.