It’s A (Small) Man’s World

Or it sure is when you're the tallest man in the United States. Deputy George Bell, from Virginia, is 7 feet, 8 inches tall. The folks at the Guinness Book of World Records will duly note that fact in the next edition. Bell is comfortable with his height - but he does have to deal with a world that isn't exactly made for him.

"I have no choice but to like it," Bell, 50, said in an interview with The Associated Press as he paced the sidelines of a Pee Wee football game at a city park, where he was providing security.

"I'm used to a small man's world," he added in a deep voice that suits his stature. "I've been dealing with a small man's world since I was a kid."

That is one big guy. (Photo and some physical information at the link.) I don't imagine he has a lot of trouble with suspects misbehaving on him, either.