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There are coded messages buried in the books I’ve been reading

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Naomi

A few months ago, I re-read Frederick Forsyth‘s first novel, The Day of the Jackal. In the 1970’s, when I was working at Paramount Pictures, the galleys of the book were rocketing around the major film companies. Everybody wanted the … Continue reading →

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Does the word of mouth still have power?

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Naomi

“Word of mouth” is an amorphous term. It could mean a number of things, especially nowadays, when the “mouths” are on the internet and on TV shows. It has or does not have substance; it is or is not able … Continue reading →

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Scenes from my life: Everyone is the smartest guy in room, about something

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Naomi

When I was in my twenties, I believed I had to be smart about everything. It made me quite tense. Thing is, none of us can be smart about everything. Over my lifetime of learning the facts, I have become … Continue reading →

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