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Bill Clinton to Write New Book [will "lift spirits" and "touch hearts....]
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Posted on 05/17/2006 2:42:05 PM PDT by Sub-Driver

Bill Clinton to Write New Book

By SARA KUGLER, Associated Press Writer 15 minutes ago

After writing an autobiography that sold millions of copies and earned him a hefty advance, former President Clinton has struck a deal to write another book.

Alfred A. Knopf will publish the new work, in which Clinton will focus on public service and citizen activism, telling a story that he hopes will "lift spirits" and "touch hearts," Clinton said in a statement.

The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Clinton is said to have received a staggering advance of $10 million to $12 million for writing "My Life," the 957-page memoir that Knopf published in 2004.

His inspiration for the second book, expected for release late next year or early 2008, was borne from the experiences he has had during his work and travel in the six years since he left the White House, Clinton said. It does not yet have a title.

Clinton plans to tell the stories of those he has met — and in some cases he will go back and interview them — to make the point that ordinary people can set forth change.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...


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To: CPOSharky
"CALL IT WHAT YOU LIKE - I HAVE HIS SOUL!"


41 posted on 05/17/2006 3:15:34 PM PDT by airborne (Satan's greatest trick was convincing people he doesn't exist.)
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To: Sub-Driver
will "lift spirits" and "touch hearts,"

more like "lifting stogies" and "touching interns"

42 posted on 05/17/2006 3:16:17 PM PDT by GOP_Raider (FR's token San Francisco Giants fan)
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To: Sub-Driver
My questions are these: Will this book be printed on absorptive paper? Will they be perforated? If so (when the price gets low enough), the new Clinton book can occupy a place of honor on the backs of the toilets in my home, the same way that squares of the newspaper Pravda used to do in Russian homes.

Did I miss anything?

P.S. My primary is over, but because of certain legal and ethical problems, the incumbent, Charles Taylor may withdraw/be forced out, and I am in the running to be chosen as the replacement nominee for Congress in the 11th District of NC. For more information, see the article below, and my website. I still need your help.

Congressman Billybob

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43 posted on 05/17/2006 3:17:49 PM PDT by Congressman Billybob (www.ArmorforCongress.com)
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To: BenLurkin

Bubba will get the money , but how much will the actual writer make?


44 posted on 05/17/2006 3:17:49 PM PDT by sgtbono2002
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To: Sub-Driver
how to "lift spirits" and "touch hearts.

Wouldn't it be easier to just put some ice on it?

45 posted on 05/17/2006 3:20:50 PM PDT by mjp
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To: samadams2000

Hm, sounds like a knock-off of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series. My suggested title for Ol' Billy Jeff is "Duck Soup for Dummies".


46 posted on 05/17/2006 5:18:33 PM PDT by Irish Queen
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To: samadams2000

Hm, sounds like a knock-off of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series. My suggested title for Ol' Billy Jeff's proposed book is "Duck Soup for Dummies".


47 posted on 05/17/2006 5:20:24 PM PDT by Irish Queen
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To: Sub-Driver

I know it's too much to hope for, but I wish this drut would just go away.


48 posted on 05/17/2006 6:16:30 PM PDT by 2nd Bn, 11th Mar (The "P" in Democrat stands for patriotism.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Associated Press Writer so excited to report the article. Good Lord can't we stop the Big Creep and the AP. Can't stand either one.


49 posted on 05/17/2006 7:37:48 PM PDT by mojo114
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To: airborne

airborne, that is exactly what I think!!!

^5!


50 posted on 05/17/2006 7:39:40 PM PDT by bannie (The government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend upon the support of Paul.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Notice that nobody is paying him to write about fighting terrorism.


51 posted on 05/19/2006 2:37:36 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (ETERNAL SHAME on the Treasonous and Immoral Democrats!)
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