Conversation so far:
What was Steve Carlton's relationship like with the media?
The media's questioning of his unusual training techniques led to an acrimonious relationship between them and Carlton.
what was his training technique?
CANNOTANSWER.
what was the relationship like?
an acrimonious relationship.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
In 1994 he agreed to an interview with writer Pat Jordan at his home in Durango, Colorado.
what was the interview like?
The result was the story "Thin Mountain Air" in the April 1994 issue of Philadelphia magazine.

Question: did he gain fame from this?
Self-contained rewrite: did Steve Carlton gain fame from agreeing to an interview with writer Pat Jordan in 1994?