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Scenes from my life: Meeting Robert Redford

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Naomi

He was wearing a World War I US Army uniform… I was wearing a summer sweater and white jeans…  …with my Paramount Pictures ID badge 181 pinned on. The setting was a palatial room at Marble House, one of Newport’s … Continue reading →

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Outtakes and Vagabonds: The Negative Genius of Paramount Pictures w/photo

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Naomi

When I worked at Paramount Pictures in the early 1970’s, I had a marvelous patchwork-quilt job of my choosing. I had my own office and two titles, both of which I made up and both of which I’ve forgotten. The … Continue reading →

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Outtakes and Vagabonds: A contemplation of heroes, and the first Oscar

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Naomi

Years ago, a boyfriend told me about a discussion he was having with his son, a student, who was taking a course in ancient mythology. He’d been given an essay assignment to describe heroes. His father, who had taught comparative … Continue reading →

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