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What People Hear
Political consultant Frank Luntz explains how the right words and phrases can influence your beliefs, your politics, and your purchases. Then, Jake Halpern talks about America’s fixation with celebrities. And director Bill Condon talks about his latest film: “Dreamgirls.” Also: we ask how dieting articles affect teens who read them. Plus, writer Tom Perrotta and director Todd Field talk about teaming up for “Little Children.”
Words That Work
Political consultant Frank Luntz explains how the right words and phrases can influence your beliefs and politics…and even get you out of a traffic ticket!
Words That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear is available for purchase at amazon.com
Fame Junkies
Jake Halpern offers some theories on why America is so obsessed with celebrities.
Fame Junkies: The Hidden Truths Behind America's Favorite Addiction is available for purchase at amazon.com
Events: Jake Halpern will be speaking and signing books
Monday, January 8 at 7 pm
Chelsea Barnes and Noble
675 Sixth Avenue, at 22nd Street
Dieting Articles and Eating Disorders
Teen girls who read magazine articles about dieting are much more likely to develop eating disorders than girls who don’t, according to a new study by University of Minnesota researchers. Dr. Alison Field of Harvard Medical School tells us about the link between diet articles and eating disorders.
Little Children
Writer Tom Perrotta (author of Election) and director Todd Field (of “In the Bedroom” fame) talk about collaborating on “Little Children.”
Events: Todd Field and Tom Perrotta will be speaking and signing copies of the novel and the screenplay
Monday, January 8 at 7pm
Lincoln Square Barnes and Noble
1972 Broadway, at 66th Street
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