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Maureen O'Hara'Tis Herself
Word maven Patricia T. O’Conner is back to answer your questions about the English language. Then, the amazing legendary Hollywood actress Maureen O'Hara looks back on her career. She made some of her most memorable films under the director John Ford, including "How Green Was My Valley" and "The Quiet Man." Susan Cheever talks about the life of Bill Wilson, the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. And Vyvyane Loh shares her debut novel, Breaking the Tongue.
Patricia T. O'Conner
Word maven Patricia T. O'Conner answers listeners' questions on the English language. Call 212-267-WNYC (212-267-9692) to talk about words with Patricia.
Maureen O'Hara
In her memoir, 'Tis Herself, Maureen O'Hara writes:
"You are about to read the tale of the toughest Irish lass who ever took on Hollywood and became a major leading lady…As a woman, I'm proud to say that I stood toe-to-toe with the best of them and made my mark on my own terms. I'm Maureen O'Hara and this is my life story."
» Read more about the book
» Visit Maureen O'Hara's website
Music: Solas Track 1 Bheadh Buachaillin Deas Ag Sile, Track 6 What’s Up With Win
Susan Cheever
Susan Cheever's new biography is My Name Is Bill: Bill Wilson - His Life and the Creation of Alcoholics Anonymous. Bill Wilson founded AA, now a worldwide organization, in 1935.
» Visit the Alcoholics Anonymous website
Music: Meet Joe Black Composed by Thomas Newman
Track 1 Yes
Track 2 Everywhere Freesia
Vyvyane Loh
Vyvyane Loh's novel, Breaking the Tongue, chronicles the fall of British colony of Singapore to the Japanese in World War II.
Events: Vyvyane Loh reads on Wednesday, March 17th at 8pm, National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South
Music: Shadow Magic by Lida Zhang
Track 1 Beijing 1902
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