Tag Archives: Sofia Coppola

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Posted on October 4, 2012 by sheila

— Deeply engrossed in reading Christopher Hitchens’ Arguably: Essays by Christopher Hitchens. I have read most of these essays before, since I used to follow him religiously, but it is wonderful to encounter them again. The depth and breadth of … Continue reading →

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The Books: Marie Antoinette: The Journey, by Antonia Fraser

Posted on September 24, 2011 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Biography Next biography on the biography shelf is Marie Antoinette: The Journey, by Antonia Fraser Or consider that unutterable business of the Diamond Necklace. Red-hatted Cardinal Louis de Rohan; Sicilian jailbird Balsamo Cagliostro; milliner Dame de Lamotte, … Continue reading →

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Sofia Coppola: “I’m petite. I don’t turn into a tyrant.”

Posted on September 4, 2003 by sheila

Great profile of Sofia Coppola in The New York Times. I saw the preview, and thought to myself: “Wow. Okay. That is a special project.” Fascinating quote from her: “I’m used to people not expecting much from me. ”But then … Continue reading →

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