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Who is Steve Carlton?
Steven Norman Carlton, nicknamed Lefty, is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher.
What was Steve Carlton's view on the media?
When Carlton slumped in 1973, finishing 13-20 with a 3.90 ERA, the media's questioning of his unusual training techniques led to an acrimonious relationship between them and Carlton.
What was Steve Carlton training for?
Carlton attributed his success to his grueling training regimen, which included Eastern martial arts techniques, the most famous was twisting his fist to the bottom of a bucket of rice.
How did Steve Carlton handle the media?
Upon the advice of his lawyer, he decided to sever all ties with the media, and refused to answer press questions for the rest of his career with the Phillies.
How did the media address Steve Carlton not talking to them?
The media backlashed with harsh criticisms because of Carlton's silence.
Did Steve Carlton ever talk to the media again?
In 1994 he agreed to an interview with writer Pat Jordan.
How did the interview between Steve Carlton and Pat Jordan go?
The result story Thin Mountain Air was noted by The New York Times as being the source of numerous claims about Steve Carlton's political and social beliefs.

Question: What were his social beliefs?
Self-contained rewrite: What were Steve Carlton's social beliefs?