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Cody Dawg · Jan 26, 2006, 02:51 PM

Today Oprah acknowledges that the author of the book A Million Little Pieces "duped" her.

Personally, I'm glad that she is addressing this issue. I was shocked when she came forward to say that she didn't really care if the book was not truthful or not when the premise is that it is 100% true.

to Oprah.

I know that there are a lot of you that still don't care about whether or not a supposed non-fiction book is filled with fictional events, but a lot of people do care.

Just for the record, I've never read a single book she's recommended on her show or by herself. Some of them I've read on my own, such as Zora Neale Hurston's works, which she then later recommended, but I've never read a book because she said to.

analogika · Jan 26, 2006, 03:00 PM

Why isn't this in that "biggest piece of literary fraud ever perpetrated" thread where it belongs?

turtle777 · Jan 26, 2006, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by analogika

Why isn't this in that "biggest piece of literary fraud ever perpetrated" thread where it belongs?

Aaaarrgh. I was thinking the same thing.

I didn't think Cody would really start a new thread, as I jokingly told her to...

-t

Rolling Bones · Jan 26, 2006, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

Aaaarrgh. I was thinking the same thing.

I didn't think Cody would really start a new thread, as I jokingly told her to...

-t

I jokingly seconded it.

production_coordinator · Jan 26, 2006, 03:13 PM

I feel duped every time I get all charged up about such a story.

residentEvil · Jan 26, 2006, 03:28 PM

Yeah, poor Oprah. I'm glad she got duped and feesl embarrased. Ha! I love to hear about bad things about her.

Cody Dawg · Jan 26, 2006, 03:37 PM

It's probably one of the best Oprah shows ever.

The amazing thing is that James Frey admits that, basically, EVERYTHING is a lie. Oprah Winfrey acknowledges that the truth is paramount in a "memoir."

Anyway, the original thread is closed or I'd have put it there.

turtle777 · Jan 26, 2006, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

Anyway, the original thread is closed or I'd have put it there.

Hmm, the thread was probably closed FOR A REASON.

-t

wdlove · Jan 26, 2006, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

It's probably one of the best Oprah shows ever.

The amazing thing is that James Frey admits that, basically, EVERYTHING is a lie. Oprah Winfrey acknowledges that the truth is paramount in a "memoir."

Anyway, the original thread is closed or I'd have put it there.

That is a man of honor to admit that he lied in public.

Hi Cody, please chat or can I call you tonight?

turtle777 · Jan 26, 2006, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by wdlove

That is a man of honor to admit that he lied in public.

How ironic. The biggest liar is now a man of honor ?!?!

-t

euchomai · Jan 26, 2006, 03:42 PM

This thread could have been 3/4ths down the page by now, but you all just can't keep your nose out of it. You've just got to feel big, don't you.

Yeah, I do too, I guess. The first thing I though when I saw that title was, "what doesn't Cody get?". Oh well, I didn't have to post either, but I did. I'm just weak.

turtle777 · Jan 26, 2006, 03:48 PM

^^^ Stop derailing

-t

Artful Dodger · Jan 26, 2006, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by wdlove

That is a man of honor to admit that he lied in public.

Hi Cody, please chat or can I call you tonight?

You are deluded if you think this. More like a man under extreme pressure by the lady that made him millions and a public that wants answers. Sometimes when you are cornered, there is no where to run....don't confuse that with Honor. It's called desperation.

leehotti · Jan 26, 2006, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by Cody Dawg

Today Oprah acknowledges that the author of the book A Million Little Pieces "duped" her.

Personally, I'm glad that she is addressing this issue. I was shocked when she came forward to say that she didn't really care if the book was not truthful or not when the premise is that it is 100% true.

to Oprah.

I know that there are a lot of you that still don't care about whether or not a supposed non-fiction book is filled with fictional events, but a lot of people do care.

Just for the record, I've never read a single book she's recommended on her show or by herself. Some of them I've read on my own, such as Zora Neale Hurston's works, which she then later recommended, but I've never read a book because she said to.

Who GIVES A ****!?! The guy lied and made money on a book. That's MUCH MUCH MUCH better than most politicians and I don't see Oprah's fat ass going after them.

Kevin · Jan 26, 2006, 04:04 PM

And people wonder why women never post here.

Kevin · Jan 26, 2006, 04:05 PM

hamsternated

Cody Dawg · Jan 26, 2006, 04:05 PM

I do think it took big kahunas to go on her show and admit that he lied.

I do respect him for that. Much more than remaining silent.

Still won't buy his piece of crap pack of lies book, but it was good that he told the truth...450 pages later.

Kerrigan · Jan 26, 2006, 04:07 PM

That's it, from now I'm just sticking to the Bin Laden Book Club

olePigeon · Jan 26, 2006, 11:06 PM

"Oprah Winfrey to Author: 'I Feel Duped'"

Oprah posts on MacNN?!