"Dave is a fine writer, one of the finest, but he's an even better person. One of the all-time best. He has a generosity of spirit -- in sharing his knowledge, in acknowledging the good work of others -- that is rarer than the Pulitzer he earned for sports commentary.
Sitting next to Dave at an event is a joy, like having at once your own personal historian and champion.
Dave acts as if he is the least important person in the room, which of course is the mark of his greatness."