A Million Little Pieces
as a druggy alcoholic adult. The book was supposed to be a true story about his life, at least, that's what he said when he went on Oprah and sold 1.77 million copies of his book (better than the Harry Potter books). Recently however, he said he had fabricated his autobiography and now, people well, are pissed. Some people think that Oprah could have done the research on this book and figured it out, but why should she have had to? I personally think that if he really did lie in his book that he is responsible for the effects of this and should pay the consequence's. I started to read the book and had no idea it was on Oprahs book list or that it was a "real" story (or did I?). Now his book has probably sold more because of all of this controversy.
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On a different note, George Bush was at a college in Kansas doing a question and answer ceremony. Most of the questions were "I love you" or something like that, but one college student asked Bush "You're big on ranching right? So, have you seen the movie Brookback Mountain?" Mainly Bush just stuttered around and said "no" a couple of times. But, this kid was so big he went on talk shows telling why he asked the question and what he expected Bush to say.
posted by Achilles at 3:43 PM
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This child at the university of Kansas asked a rather unintelligent question. Obviously, Mr. President said "no" what conservative president, or any president for that matter would say "yes". In fact, it would hurt him more than help him if he said yes. The American public would not stand for it.
Arrgh, sorry about the rant
Who cares if it's true or not (besides Oprah, because now she looks stupid)? If it's a good book, it's a good book, period. The guy is still a better writer than any of the critics grilling him, so let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
I think they're all just jealous that he had a scot-free, drugged-up life with no responsibilities and is now a multi-millionaire.
Jedith- it was funny, you should see the clip
Throw- Psh, yeah right
Dem- I know, who cares? Maybe I should try that, get totally "drugged" up and then write a book about it. Although, there probably would be a lot of black-outs in it
Oh, I just noticed, Demosthenes copied you!!
Exactly!
some of the best books are written with no intention for truth (like The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien...very good book), and the controversy that comes because of that is unnecessary and childish. go james frey.