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What if you appeared on Oprah and couldn't mention your book?
Sep. 1st, 2007 at 10:09 AM
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That's what happened to Times-Picayune columnist Chris Rose
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chaptal
Sep. 1st, 2007 03:23 pm (UTC)
And they didn't want him to not write about it? Sheesh.
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malakhgabriel
Sep. 1st, 2007 05:06 pm (UTC)
Wait, so Oprah's evil?
I'd have never guessed...
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gracegiver
Sep. 1st, 2007 07:25 pm (UTC)
the author makes excellent points regarding Oprah's Library.
Sheesh .. I hope he receives a shitload of recognition for NOT having his book mentioned.
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beatnik_bttrfly
Sep. 2nd, 2007 12:11 am (UTC)
I'd be pleased as punch for an opportunity to call out that hypocrite. Plus, a strong segment (myself included) of enlightened readers make it a point to steer clear of the Oprah-recommended section! More power to the guy!
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celticsuncat
Sep. 4th, 2007 06:09 am (UTC)
I have a feeling that this incident perfectly illustrates what really goes on behind the Empire of O.
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I'd have never guessed...
Sheesh .. I hope he receives a shitload of recognition for NOT having his book mentioned.