Stephen Brunt’s Twitter-free existence

By Ed Odeven
TOKYO (June 15, 2018)
Third in a series

The power of the written word, of the spoken word, of journalism to make an argument — or simply tell a story — in persuasive, coherent passages remains Stephen Brunt’s mission du jour.

For him, it’s enough.

Packing a punch into each written paragraph, picking the right words and the right phrases to make a point are his supreme skills.

Exhibit A: A 2016 tribute to all-time hockey legend Gordie Howe. Narrating for Sportsnet, where Brunt serves as Mr. Versatility, he provides a vivid example.

There’s an understated beauty in focusing on one important task: telling a story.

Listen to Brunt’s words and watch how they perfectly complement the images of Howe’s hockey career.

https://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/sportsnet-stephen-brunt-on-gordie-howe/

The skill for asking the right questions strengthens Brunt’s work.

Noting the longevity of Mr. Hockey’s career — from 1946 to the early ’80s…