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12 Aug 2010 13:50

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Culture: “Eat Pray Love” the latest gripe of disgruntled literary agents

  • Oh my God, it was insane. It’s my most-hated thing as an agent.
  • Russell & Volkening Literary agent Jesseca Salky • Discussing how the success of “Eat Pray Love,” and its universal theme of redemption after major change has annoyed literary agents to no end. Salky said she used to get up to 30 submissions per week that referenced the ultra-popular book, and she wasn’t alone. The type of novel it was suggested anyone could write a book like it. And well, they can’t. source
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20 Jul 2009 11:13

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Sports: Michael Vick’s out of federal custody. What’s his next move?

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  • A.) More football Because he had such a great rep as a clean-cut football player for so long, we’re sure every team in the NFL wants him. source
  • A.) More football Because he had such a great rep as a clean-cut football player for so long, we’re sure every team in the NFL wants him.
  • B.) Public speaking You know that guy who speaks at high schools and tells you how he ruined his life? Michael Vick could be that guy! source
  • A.) More football Because he had such a great rep as a clean-cut football player for so long, we’re sure every team in the NFL wants him.
  • B.) Public speaking You know that guy who speaks at high schools and tells you how he ruined his life? Michael Vick could be that guy!
  • C.) Dog fighting Uh, well, you know what they say about teaching an old dog new tricks. *shudder* We’ll be here all day, folks. source
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