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Liz Smith |
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Born:
February 2, 1923
Fun Facts:
-- She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin.
-- She started out as a proofreader at Newsweek.
-- Her famous parties raise money for the Literacy Partners.
Liz Smith, fondly referred to as the Grande Dame of Dish (sounds like a drag queen), earns her title with every word that falls from her lips. Possibly the most famous gossip columnist ever to garner respect, Smith loves to "tell all," and she's been doing it for years. At the ripe old age of 77, Smith's gift for the gab has won her an Emmy, a long list of A-list friends, and many a party invitation. Her gossip column runs in over 70 newspapers, and she makes regular appearances on E's Gossip Show and Fox's Good Day New York.
In Smith's new book, "Natural Blonde: A Memoir," the tables are turned and we get to learn a little about the Grand Dame herself. Smith takes us behind the scenes to retrace five decades of celebrity reporting. She also lets us in on a little-known fact: she's bisexual! Now about that title ...
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