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XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX TUE MAY 27, 2003 17:52:37 ET XXXXX

IT TAKES A VILLAGE: HILLARY HAD THREE WRITERS FOR AUTOBIOGRAPHY

In her new book, LIVING HISTORY, Hillary Rodham Clinton acknowledges -- in opening pages -- three women for their assistance and contribution to the project, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.

Clinton, who is scheduled to receive an $8 million advance for the book, thanks author Maryanne Vollers, former Clinton speechwriter Alison Muscatine and writer Ruby Shamir, sources reveal.

The former first lady hit controversy in 1996 when she failed to mention any ghostwriters or assistance, whatsoever, for her bestseller, IT TAKES A VILLAGE.

LIVING HISTORY is being held in strict embargo by publisher SIMON AND SCHUSTER for a June 9 release.

Developing... http://www.drudgereport.com/living.htm

[aristeides]

"Being held in strict embargo." I wonder if it's been printed yet.

[hattend]

Clinton, who is scheduled to receive an $8 million advance for the book

I thought she got paid a long time ago.

[savedbygrace]

LIVING HISTORY is being held in strict embargo by publisher SIMON AND SCHUSTER for a June 9 release.

Oh, Matt, you little jokester, you. Zinnnnggggggg.