Tom Brady Speaks on Toronto Radio

Speaking publicly for the first time since his season-ending knee injury way back in Week 1, New England quarterback Tom Brady appeared on Toronto's Fan 590 with Bob McCown Wednesday evening. Why he was appearing on a Toronto radio station is a mystery -- and kind of bizarre -- but, whatever, it's Tom Brady and when he talks, people are going to listen.

After answering a few questions about his political interests and relief work in Africa with Bono in 2007, Brady was asked what it was like to be a spectator for the entire season. His response: "Sh*t happens, so to speak. The reality is it happens ... I'm in a new part of my career, and a different process that I'm excited about. Rehabilitation has different challenges. The tough part is you're not experiencing stuff you love to do. Once you get over that, you focus on whatever you have to focus on."

Somewhere around the middle of the interview the conservation drifted towards Myo-Med Pain Relief cream -- endorsed by Brady! -- which no doubt left listeners feeling like Ralphie in "A Christmas Story" shortly after he received his Little Orphan Annie Decoder Ring. A crummy commercial? Son of a ...

As for his rehab: "It's going really well ... things come up and you just have to focus your energy and attention on all the positive things ... I'm excited about the process and the so many wonderful people that have helped me. I think I'm the most well-taken care of knee patient in history."

Finally, they addressed the yearly exodus of New England assistant coaches -- including offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels this offseason -- and how it effects the team.

"As long as we have Robert and Jonathan Kraft and as long as we have coach (Bill) Belichick I always think that we're going to be just fine."

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** FILE ** IN this Jan. 23, 2005 photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates after wide receiver Deion Branch scored on a 23-yard touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Championship game in Pittsburgh. The Patriots beat the Steelers 41-27. No NFL team has lost more conference championship games at home in less time than the Pittsburgh Steelers did during the 1994-2004 seasons. The Steelers' will not face Tom Brady or John Elway this Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, but Baltimore rookie Joe Flacco, who did little in two regular season games against them. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

** FILE ** In this Jan. 11, 1998 file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jason Gildon (92) for a first-quarter first down during the AFC Championship game at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. No NFL team has lost more conference championship games at home in less time than the Pittsburgh Steelers did during the 1994-2004 seasons. The Steelers' will not face Tom Brady or John Elway this Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009, but Baltimore rookie Joe Flacco, who did little in two regular season games against them. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

** FILE ** This is a Dec. 28, 2008 file photo showing New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel throwing a pass during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. The New England Patriots plan to put the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel, according to a published report. Cassel's future hinges heavily on Tom Brady's recovery from a season-ending knee injury in the first game this season. (AP Photo/Don Heupel, File)

** FILE ** In this Dec. 23, 2007 file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Vonnie Holliday (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Players from the '07 Dolphins, including Holliday, will never forget the torment and shame of being the worst team in franchise history. For most of the holdovers from that team, it has only made Miami's remarkable turnaround this season more gratifying. The Dolphins (11-5) have matched the 1999 Indianapolis Colts for the greatest one-year improvement in history, capturing the AFC East title and getting a home playoff game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009 against the Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)

NEW YORK - MAY 05: (FILE PHOTO) Actress/model Gisele Bundchen and athlete Tom Brady arrive to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2008 in New York City. According to reports, Tom Brady proposed to his girlfriend model Giselle Bundchen on Christmas Eve on December 24, 2008 in flight. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gisele Bundchen;Tom Brady

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NEW YORK - MARCH 11: (FILE PHOTO) Model Gisele Bundchen (L) and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady attend the opening of Ermenegildo Zegna Global Store on 5th Avenue on March 11, 2008 in New York City. According to reports, Tom Brady proposed to his girlfriend model Giselle Bundchen on Christmas Eve on December 24, 2008 in flight. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tom Brady;Gisele Bundchen

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NEW YORK - DECEMBER 22: (ITALY OUT, NY DAILY NEWS OUT, NY NEWSDAY OUT) Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots arrives at a house in the West Village on December 22, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Arnaldo Magnani/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tom Brady

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MIAMI - DECEMBER 03: (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS) Tom Brady and Anthony Kennedy Shriver attend "Audi Unplugged" Featuring Grace Jones at The Florida Room at The Delano Hotel on December 3, 2008 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Bragman Nyman Cafarelli) *** Local Caption *** Tom Brady and Anthony Kennedy Shriver

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MIAMI - DECEMBER 03: (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS) Tom Brady attends "Audi Unplugged" Featuring Grace Jones at The Florida Room at The Delano Hotel on December 3, 2008 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Bragman Nyman Cafarelli) *** Local Caption *** Tom Brady

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