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the University of Toronto appreciate McLuhan at
the time?
A: He had his supporters. They were few in
number—a brave band. Most people greeted him
with derision, probably out of jealousy. He made
money, they didn’t. He got fame, they didn’t. He
got attention, they didn’t. They worked harder, he
seemed to be playing all the time. He just had a
grand time. But of course there is a misconception
about that too. He worked very hard. He never
stopped. But he was playful, and that was an
important part of his philosophy. He used to say:
“Without the play between wheel and the axle, you