What PretentiousAcademian has done in 2008

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Why I want to meet Andy Rooney

I love his writing… When I was in high school I wrote a column for our school newspaper that was mostly just me complaining about things. My adviser asked me if I was trying to be the next Andy Rooney… and I had no idea what she was talking about… so that’s when I started reading Mr. Rooney’s books. I also found out that my grandfather was an Andy Rooney Fan and never missed his segment on 60 Minutes. I just love Mr. Rooney’s sense of humor and I love that he was a link between me and Grandpa Jim.

Why I admire Harper Lee

She only published one novel and it won the PULITZER PRIZE! I admire her so much both for her tremendous talent and for the way she is able to stay out of the limelight…


The world wants to meet…

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