Featured in

  • Published 20081202
  • ISBN: 9780733323935
  • Extent: 264 pp
  • Paperback (234 x 153mm)

MANY THINGS CHANGED changed for me on November 7, 1991. I was ten and watching Magic Johnson speak at his most famous press conference.

‘Because of the HIV virus I have obtained, I will have to announce my retirement from the Lakers today,’ he said.

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

If you are an educator or student wishing to access content for study purposes please contact us at griffithreview@griffith.edu.au

Share article

About the author

Martin McKenzie-Murray

Martin McKenzie-Murray is a political speechwriter, former broadcaster, and freelance writer based in Perth, Western Australia.His interests are broad and contradictory, equally captured by...

More from this edition

My three beggars

MemoirLATELY I'VE BEEN haggling over money with Terry. I tell him that I'm quite prepared to give him one payment per week instead of...

The story of George

EssayTHIS IS THE story of George, who thinks art can change the world. To do this, he tells a tale of conflict where different...

Cities of money

EssaySYDNEY 2008: TO make it to the offices of a project team at Macquarie Capital in Sydney's Martin Place, you must pass a security...

Stay up to date with the latest, news, articles and special offers from Griffith Review.