Posted on 06/20/2004 2:58:38 AM PDT by aculeus
IN ONE of the smartest decisions of her life, Monica Lewinsky fled New York City on Wednesday night, hours after Bill Clinton confessed he trysted with her simply "because I could".
The former White House intern is said to be mortified and upset by Clinton's cold description of their affair.
The platoon of paparazzi outside her downtown apartment didn't help her mood.
Ironically, Lewinsky is expected to attend a wedding in Arkansas on Tuesday, the day Bill Clinton launches his mega-hyped White House memoir, My Life, in Manhattan.
Set to become the political bestseller of the year, the former President's book is expected to outsell wife Hillary's autobiography, Living History, which racked up sales of 600,000 copies in its first week last year. Slick Willie, nevertheless, isn't taking anything for granted. In order to justify his $12 million advance, Mr Clinton needs to sell at least 2m copies of the hardcover book.
In advance leaks from an interview to be broadcast on CBS tonight, Clinton gives the press the tantalising soundbites they want while at the same time giving the public their first glimpse at his deep sense of self-reproach over the Lewinsky affair. Both tactics are necessary to sell his $35 book.
In leaks made public on Friday, Clinton describes how the First Lady looked like she had been punched in the gut the morning he told her about his liaison with Lewinsky and how he spent the following two months sleeping on the couch. Mr Clinton reportedly also writes that he attributes problems during his upbringing as contributing to a self-destructive streak that tends to act up when he's tired, angry or feeling alone.
On Friday, the promotional juggernaut lost some of the sizzle it had built up during the week when AOL online released the first audio excerpt from the memories.
Those who tuned in expecting deep dish were treated to a folksy anecdote from Clinton about the "amazing moment" he shook President John F Kennedy's hand in 1963. "I'm sure he was aware that everyone would be looking for the racy bits, and he wants to come out of the gate first as a statesman-like figure," said Stan Baker, editor of Publisher's Weekly. Further AOL extracts, such as tomorrow's, entitled "Marriage remains", may draw higher ratings.
Thanks. I had totally forgotten the book.
Hillary accepted Bill's affairs for the length of their marriage in order to pursue her ambitions. She is more damaged than he is. She is a well educated woman and had she any shred of decency and pride she would have made a life without him. She may not have attained a senate seat but she would have avoided the derision she deserves for enabling him to treat women as he has.
(Some people actually believe that!)
maybe this will inspire Monica to write a book...
I think it's called the Starr Report.
Poor Portly Pepperpot.
"Union people, Blacks, Gays/lesbians, militant feminists, professors/elites, abortionists, the disadvantaged, Senior Citizens. They all have little in common."
Don't forget trial lawyers. It's like a bunch of tribes.
Let the great Book Wars start, as the 'Rats all rat each other out. You couldn't get a finer collection of vermin out of a New York garbage scow.
I really prefer Mark Steyn's title (My Lie - whoops, My Life)
You are too kind. Monica, like the demoncratic party are all mere mouthpieces for the former, impeached president clinton.
What a stupid ho'
I wouldn't be so harsh on poor naive Monica.
The real villain is that lying Satanic hypocrite Clinton. Even in writing books he is full of lies.
Does ANYBODY believe for ONE MINUTE that he had "sleep on the counch" because Hillery was so distraught with the Monica episode?? If she was, it was only because he was caught. Hillery and the sexual predator have no normal marriage. Its a purely political arrangement, although he probably had sex with her initially only "because he could" as he would put it.
How quickly they forget! "Monica's Story" has obviously not made a lasting impression. ;-)
Some poor sad part of Monica apparently still wants to believe that Clinton ever actually cared for her.
Time for her to stop fooling herself, and face facts: she behaved badly, and she was used. This "affair" will ever be a joke, and she will always be scorned.
Where upon he immediately told her to 'put some ice on it'.
Yes, Monica was naive and downright stupid for getting involved with Slick. Of course this has been said many times before, but Clinton should be held to a higher standard. Speaking of standards, he obviously has none.
By the way, where are all the feminazis who should be speaking out, after hearing such disrespectful words spoken about a young women, by a former president? (nevermind).
I recall seeing her interview with Barbara Walters, and coming away with the feeling that she was emotionally closer to being a 13 year old than being an adult. It's not surprising she doesn't get it...and her parents set her up to be that way.
Poor Moniker. She's too ugly to be a 'ho. For what other purpose is she qualified?
Perhaps Vernon Jordan could be of some assistance.
Monica Looks about 200 pounds in that pic. I guess she's naturally a big girl. Remember she lost all that weight for Jenny Craig. I guess she gained it back. lol
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