Lou Holtz is a busy man. His book, Wins, Losses, and Lessons: An Autobiograpy (William Morrow), has been on The New York Times best-seller list for five weeks and he's doing his best to keep it there with public appearances. He's also one of the country's top inspirational speakers. And in his spare time, he works for the ESPN conglomerate as a studio analyst.

Good thing he's retired.

"I'm not retired, I'm retarded," Holtz said by cell phone Monday while waiting his turn at the barbershop.

The "retired" former football coach lives at Lake Nona but has precious little time at home. However, he got to sleep in his own bed Monday night because tonight he'll be debuting as a game analyst for ESPN2 when UCF hosts Southern Miss in the Citrus Bowl.

So what about UCF, Lou?

"Same place as this time last year," he analyzed of the 1-2 Golden Knights. "Beat Villanova, blown out by Florida and then a devastating loss to South Florida."

And Southern Miss?

"A very good team. Two best teams on their side of Conference USA, so this game could be the key to the season for both."

You've lived here for a couple of decades. Does UCF's football matter?

"UCF is great for this community. I remember when Florida State was at this same place, fighting for recognition. There's certainly enough talent for five outstanding programs in this state."

UCF is leaving the Citrus Bowl, where Holtz took William & Mary to a Tangerine Bowl game in 1970. So as a resident, where does he stand on the topic of public funding for a new arts center, a new arena and a renovation of the Citrus Bowl? His answer may surprise you.

"The arts center is absolutely critical," Holtz said. "Any great city must have one. As for an arena, let's make sure this one is built to last. The Citrus Bowl is important, too, but you have to be realistic if it's only going to be used for a couple of games."

Holtz, 69, is known for making statements that get quoted constantly. He was asked to name his favorite Holtz quote:

"No comment."

Is that what you sign in your books?

"No, I usually write: `Every day somebody does something great. Today make that someone be you.' "

Challenging -- although this is my favorite Holtz quote: "On this team, we're all united in a common goal -- to keep my job."

As it turned out, Holtz always has something to do.