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HMVNipper

Nov 08, 2002, 07:58 AM

A couple of articles about Heather Mills' latest "project." Frankly, I think this is honestly going a bit too far...does she care at ALL what she does to Paul and his kids? But I will refrain from comment other than to post the articles. No links, sorry, but these were on several newsgroups and I think they're valid.

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People News
Should anyone wonder why Paul McCartney's children have taken such a dislike to Heather Mills - her next book should clear it up. The fame-hungry younger wife of Paul's is to publish her third book – following on from her two autobiographies Out on a Limb and A Single Step – a vegetarian recipe book. The second Lady McCartney appears to be blithely stepping into the territory of Paul's first wife, Linda, who was a die-hard vegetarian and died of breast cancer in 1998. Heather's book, which is currently being touted to various publishers, is a 'lifestyle' book, incorporating vegetarian recipes, decorations, furnishing and party-giving ideas. One anonymous publisher, who has turned the book down said, "Her giving the how-to of vegetarian food is treading on the toes of Paul's beloved late wife, Linda, and will not go over well."

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by NICOLE LAMPERT, Daily Mail

Heather Mills looks set to infuriate her stepchildren - by mimicking
Linda McCartney's interest in cookery.

The 34-year-old former model, who married Sir Paul McCartney in June,
plans to write a book of vegetarian recipes.

Linda, the ex-Beatle's late wife - who died of breast cancer in 1998 -
was famous for her vegetarian foods and even brought out her own
successful range of dishes which were sold in supermarkets.

The plans of Miss Mills - who now prefers to be known as Heather Mills
McCartney - have already caused some distaste among publishers and are
likely to upset her stepchildren, who were dismayed when their
60-year-old father remarried.

'Oh my God,' was how one friend of Sir Paul's daughter Stella reacted.
'They are all going to be furious.

'As a family brought up to value privacy, they have already been
staggered that she has written a book about her life with Paul. To do
this will infuriate them. Vegetarian food was a subject beloved of
Linda and it helped carve out for her a career separate to Paul's.

'For Heather to jump on that bandwagon is disgusting.

'Stella is getting married in December, so they will be meeting to
discuss plans when Paul returns from his U.S. tour in the next few
days. There will be some pretty heated converstations.'

The book is still at an early stage, according to Miss Mills
McCartney's spokesman. As well as recipes it will include ideas on
decorations, furnishings and party-giving.

It will be the onelegged blonde's second book. She wrote her
autobiography, A Single Step, before meeting Sir Paul and recently
updated it for sale in America with a chapter about their romance.

In it, she claims she was nearly stabbed to death by a lesbian
flatmate and held captive by a paedophile - and describes how she
lived rough on the streets.

Her spokesman said of her vegetarian book: 'It has not been written
yet, but we are talking about it with an agent and there has been some
interest from publishers.'

Miss Mills McCartney is on a publicity tour for her first book and
recently amazed a U.S. television audience by whipping off her false
leg during an interview with Larry King.

The interviewer was stunned as the exmodel, who lost part of her leg
when she was run over by a police motorcycle in London in 1993,
described how the artificial limb pops on and off.

Magill

Nov 08, 2002, 09:29 AM

Why do they keep referring to her as "the one-legged blonde". That is SO-O-O tacky! And if this bit about the vegie cookbook is true, well, I feel that's pretty darn tacky of Heather, as well.
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Rellevart

Nov 08, 2002, 09:31 AM

Sometimes I just wonder if she's TRYING to alienate people.

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Drumhead15

Nov 08, 2002, 09:43 AM

Ugh. That woman makes me gag...

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jtal909

Nov 08, 2002, 10:10 AM

I'm through trying to defend her.

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beatlegirl9977

Nov 08, 2002, 10:48 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Rellevart:
Sometimes I just wonder if she's TRYING to alienate people.

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She must subscribe to the old theory that ANY publicity is GOOD publicity...

She couldn't write a book on *any* other topic?? Jeez...

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Danoota64

Nov 08, 2002, 11:16 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By jtal909:
I'm through trying to defend her.

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I'm with you.

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BrazilianFlag

Nov 08, 2002, 11:34 AM

You are through trying to defend her, I'm through trying to UNDERSTAND her!

Anna

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Magill

Nov 08, 2002, 11:40 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By BrazilianFlag:
You are through trying to defend her, I'm through trying to UNDERSTAND her!
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My thoughts exactly, Anna. I can't help but wonder if the press is blowing things out of proportion or if she's really that stupid. They do seem to be making her out as one of those celebs that people love to hate, and they're feeding off that hatred 'cuz it SELLS!

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ChrisG134

Nov 08, 2002, 02:34 PM

She probably can't cook a grilled cheese.

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beatlegirl9977

Nov 08, 2002, 03:05 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By ChrisG134:
She probably can't cook a grilled cheese.

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I'd be surprised if she knows how to boil water!!

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Sgt.McCartney

Nov 08, 2002, 03:21 PM

I'm guessing Paul like a good cook. From my understanding Jane could bake a pretty darn could cake.

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Tim

Nov 08, 2002, 03:22 PM

As to her writing books,etc., free country.
It could be Paul having do some of these things as well,trying to more fully 'replace' Linda.
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Nov 08, 2002, 03:25 PM

Oh you guys really love Heather, don't yah

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Rellevart

Nov 08, 2002, 06:12 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By FPSHOT:
Oh you guys really love Heather, don't yah

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I neither like nor dislike her, but either she is making some pretty bad choices or she's getting some APPALLING advice from her PR people.

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SF4-EVER

Nov 08, 2002, 07:21 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Rellevart:
I neither like nor dislike her, but either she is making some pretty bad choices or she's getting some APPALLING advice from her PR people.

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Is that the same as apPAULing advice?

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PauLuver69

Nov 08, 2002, 07:31 PM

How do you guys know that this isn't just another ploy of the media to try and break Paul and Heather up?

I don't think Heather is a bad person, she is a very kind woman and she is only trying to do her best to live up to people's standards (ie: jealous Beatle freaks who love their Paul). If she does come out with a Vegitarian book, I don't think it will be that tacky. She was a veggie BEFORE she met Paul.

As for insulting his children, I'm sure that Paul knows about the book and told his kids anyways. If they seriously had that big of a problem with it, they would have probably contacted Heather about it.

Its just a recipe book. No harm in cooking food.

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FPSHOT

Nov 08, 2002, 11:13 PM

Now these are words that go together well.

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HMVNipper

Nov 09, 2002, 12:13 AM

I dunno, there are just too many of these reports. Even if they are coming from tabloids as well as more respectable papers, it's just getting to the point where there are too many of these kinds of items coming out EVERY SINGLE WEEK.

Yes, Nancy, I agree, "one-legged blonde" has nothing to do with anything, and it's VERY tacky to refer to her like that. But -- it is also tacky of HER to keep trying to usurp Linda's place and think that's the way to win friends and influence people, particularly Paul and Linda's kids...

I think she possibly DOES get off on it -- I can;t think of any other reason for all of this...

BTW, does anyone else think it's kind of funny that this book is supposedly also going to contain "ideas on
decorations, furnishings and party-giving?" Jane Asher has a very successful career these days as "The British Martha Stewart." Does anyone see a pattern here, wherein Heather is trying to remake herself into ALL of Paul's old flames? It'll be very interesting when she gets to Francie Schwartz mode and writes the unflattering memoir, won't it? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/barf3.gif

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Hari's Chick

Nov 09, 2002, 07:45 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Tim:
As to her writing books,etc., free country.
It could be Paul having do some of these things as well,trying to more fully 'replace' Linda.
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Tim, That's just what crossed my mind, too.

If it's a good recipe book, I'd buy it! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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Hari's Chick

Nov 09, 2002, 07:47 AM

When Linda's "Home Cooking" came out, I was a bookstore manager...and I ordered a couple boxes of it & set up a big display right in the storefront! hehehe...I sold so many copies!! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif That sure has some great recipes in it, and also her photography in it is so nice.

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BrazilianFlag

Nov 09, 2002, 08:15 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Tim:

At least he isn't having her learn how to play keyboards yet...http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif
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Good God, Tim! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/laugh5.gifhttp://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/laugh5.gifhttp://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/laugh5.gif

Anna

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Rellevart

Nov 09, 2002, 02:04 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By PauLuver69:
How do you guys know that this isn't just another ploy of the media to try and break Paul and Heather up?

I don't think Heather is a bad person, she is a very kind woman and she is only trying to do her best to live up to people's standards (ie: jealous Beatle freaks who love their Paul). <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

It may be another ploy of the media. If so, that's pretty tacky of them. But the media can't break Paul and Heather up - if THEY know it's false, what difference could it possibly make to them?

Regarding your other point, I don't think she needs to live up to anybody's standards but her own and Paul's. If she's trying to live up to anything, maybe she should just quit and be herself. If, as you claim, she's a very kind woman, she'd do much better just relaxing and being herself rather than trying to fit herself into some weird mold that she thinks others have for her.

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bearkat77

Nov 09, 2002, 10:33 PM

I think the Heather-bashing can stop now. I know a lot of you don't give a flying flip about her, but let's try to remember that the tabloids started all this hulabaloo. Half of what they print is nonsense and the other half is based on fiction.

Many people didn't care for Yoko at first either. I think she has done a splendid job with keeping the Lennon legacy alive. Who knows, maybe in the coming years Heather will turn out to be a good person after all.

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Nov 09, 2002, 11:20 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By bearkat77:
I think the Heather-bashing can stop now.
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I 2nd this, there's already far too much same-like personal comments about Heather.

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Nov 10, 2002, 12:55 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Tim:

At least he isn't having her learn how to play keyboards yet...http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif
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Then she'd be "that one-legged-keyboard-playing-blonde". http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/laugh5.gif

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Magill

Nov 10, 2002, 01:03 AM

Heather's recent questionable publicity stunts has nothing to do with the way Yoko or Linda were once treated.

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HMVNipper

Nov 10, 2002, 04:17 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Magill:
Heather's recent questionable publicity stunts has nothing to do with the way Yoko or Linda were once treated.

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I agree. This has NOTHING to do with Linda or Yoko.

And I also do not think this is "bashing" compared to some of the discussions that have gone on around here regarding HM. I really think in this case, people are just expressing some strong opinions...and that perhaps, just PERHAPS, some of them are justified.

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SF4-EVER

Nov 10, 2002, 07:23 AM

I will agree that the comments in this topic have been pretty mild compared to other topics, which is why I haven't said anything yet (though I have discussed this topic with BB). I personally do not have a strong opinion about Heather, although I respect the rights of others to have a strong opinion about her. The problem, as I see it, is that when you have a strong negative opinion, it's difficult to express that in a way that can't be construed as bashing. What makes the problem worse is that we have had "bashing" comments about Heather on this forum before, and the echoes of these comments affect the way we read current ones. I for one find it very difficult to clear the negative comments from my thoughts, which is why I read Heather topics with less than my usual enthusiasm.

I don't want to take away anyone's right to free speech, but I think we might all be better off if we all agree not to discuss Heather for a while, say, a couple of weeks or even a month. Hopefully, a break from her will "clear the air," so to speak. If something newsworthy happens in the meantime, BB and I can discuss how to handle it off-list.

I'll leave this topic open for further comments.

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Rellevart

Nov 10, 2002, 08:22 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By SF4-EVER:
I don't want to take away anyone's right to free speech, but I think we might all be better off if we all agree not to discuss Heather for a while, say, a couple of weeks or even a month. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I understand your concerns, but I just want to state that in general, I'm against closing topics and ordering bans against discussions because of the fear that things "might" get out of hand.

I guess everyone's definition of "bashing" is different, but to me, saying that you don't approve of something someone's doing isn't bashing, as long as you state your opinion in a clear and non-predjudical way. But if that's too much for everyone, so be it.

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Lynner

Nov 10, 2002, 10:24 AM

I'm with Rell on this one. I can see how bashing can get out of hand, but if someone doesn't like something (or someone) they should be allowed to voice that thought. I would consider bashing more like when the topic is clearly about something else and someone comes on and states, "I don't like Heather".

As for me, I don't like or dislike Heather. I really haven't gone out of my way to read up on her. Someone's bad opinion of her isn't going to make me like or dislike her.

Maybe another idea would be to please refraining from constantly stating your dislike of Heather (or anyone else Beatle-related). If you dislike her, fine. Your choice - no reason to keep reminding us of that fact. And no, I'm not pointing fingers, because obviously, it's not just one person.

Again, the above is only an idea, but I agree, if the topic isn't getting out of hand, it should remain open.

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PauLuver69

Nov 10, 2002, 10:26 AM

Bashing is saying things that are unnessicarily rude or profain aginst her. I don't think we're bashing. Just having a discussion. I'm all for Heather, but other people aren't, and I don't have a problem with that. Its sort of fun to argue your point with other people who have just as strong opinions as you do.http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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lilsamharrison

Nov 10, 2002, 11:05 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By jtal909:
I'm through trying to defend her.

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AMEN! OMG! I cant belive this!!! Paul stand up for Linda! How could you let her do this?

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beatlegirl273

Nov 10, 2002, 11:44 AM

I'm so glad that I'm not the only who dislikes her now. She's not a golddiger, but all the same, 'she insults my intelligence' (Sorry, I had to). And to answer the topic title, no, she doesn't.

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Magill

Nov 10, 2002, 02:02 PM

Perhaps we should refrain from posting these idiotic tabloid articles, eh? Especially when it's the same old rehashed rubbish. If it's questionable subject matter or mud slinging material, think twice about posting it, ok? There's too many emotions and feelings getting hurt among us. It just isn't worth it. I'd hate to see us splitting up into pro and anti Heather teams. I've pledged to myself to keep my comments to a minimal and I usually try to remember what I was always taught: "If you can't say anything good, don't say anything at all." Of course for me, it depends on what time of the month it is. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/laugh2.gif
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LadyMorgan

Nov 10, 2002, 03:36 PM

What pissed me off about Miss Mills was when Paul didn't go to an event where he was to be HONORED and she pitched a fit unitl he decided not to go.

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Nov 10, 2002, 04:32 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By lilsamharrison:
AMEN! OMG! I cant belive this!!! Paul stand up for Linda! How could you let her do this?

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I find this comment ironic, seeing as how it followed the "let's be rational with our dislikes" comments.

As for Paul "standing up for Linda"...Linda will always be his beloved first wife. Heather is his wife now, whom I'm sure he loves just as much. Paul is going to support Heather, and I'm sure he's thrilled that she has a similar interest to Linda. Wouldn't you if you were in Paul's shoes?

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Nov 10, 2002, 04:33 PM

wetnap

Nov 10, 2002, 04:43 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By PauLuver69:
I'd rather he chose Heather than flippin Anna Nicole Smith!

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LOL http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/laugh4.gif I loved Linda. I also like Heather. We need more people writing books about vegetarianism.

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HMVNipper

Nov 10, 2002, 05:03 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Magill:
Perhaps we should refrain from posting these idiotic tabloid articles, eh? Especially when it's the same old rehashed rubbish. If it's questionable subject matter or mud slinging material, think twice about posting it, ok? There's too many emotions and feelings getting hurt among us. It just isn't worth it. I'd hate to see us splitting up into pro and anti Heather teams. I've pledged to myself to keep my comments to a minimal and I usually try to remember what I was always taught: "If you can't say anything good, don't say anything at all." Of course for me, it depends on what time of the month it is. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/laugh2.gif
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I won't post anything else,then. But for the record, the Daily Mail is not a tabloid, which is why I posted the article at all.

Also, I believe it is okay to express opinions in ways that are not bashing. I do not personally care for HM. I will NOT bash her in public. I made the mistake of doing that in the past and I will not do that again. In fact, I'd rather not "bash" her at all -- though if anyone asks, I am more than happy to give you my calm and rational list of reasons why she rubs me the wrong way -- NONE of which have to do with Paul, btw.

But I also think that NOTHING has gotten out of hand here AT ALL and that this topic should be left alone as long as the comments are rational and calm.

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PauLuver69

Nov 10, 2002, 05:16 PM

All hail Heather and Linda, Goddesses of the Veggies!

Heeeheeehee...

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Nov 10, 2002, 09:06 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By HMVNipper:
I won't post anything else,then. But for the record, the Daily Mail is not a tabloid, which is why I posted the article at all.
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Let's not go overboard, Susan. I, for one, would be interested in reading anything factual. It just seems people have been posting articles from the London tabloids and I assumed this was yet another. I wonder, if this being a reputable paper(?), why the editor would let that tacky "one- legged-blonde" reference to Heather be printed at all. I doubt if even our own People magazine would be gutsy enough to use that term, for fear of getting inundated with nasty mail.

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EasternBird

Nov 10, 2002, 09:08 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Magill:
Perhaps we should refrain from posting these idiotic tabloid articles, eh? Especially when it's the same old rehashed rubbish. If it's questionable subject matter or mud slinging material, think twice about posting it, ok? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think it would be unfortunate if this were to happen. I, for one, enjoy reading ALL of the articles posted here whether I agree with them or not, and I'd be disappointed if we stopped hearing about the more interesting ones because they might be considered controversial.

The article provided information about a possible new endeavor of Heather's that most of us probably wouldn't have heard about otherwise. It seems any article about Heather could provoke strong feelings - should we not post ANY Heather-related articles at all?

And as far as the possible veggie cookbook is concerned, it does seem like an odd thing for her to do because I don't think she's ever been well-known for her vegetarianism (like Linda was). Does she really know enough about the subject to write a decent book about it? It'd be like writing a book on cars, just because you happen to own one.

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PauLuver69

Nov 11, 2002, 12:09 AM

*takes a deep breath*

Okay, I'm trying really, REALLY hard to not get worked up over this discussion. But heres what I have to say.

I think the reason I like Heather is because a) I've met her, & b)I was born in 1987, so by the time I actually became a beatle fan Linda was already dead, and I've 'gotten to know' Heather better than I ever knew Linda.

Linda is GONE. We all loved her but you can't dwell on the past. She was a great, caring, loveable woman and she and Paul were perfect when they were together. But now Paul has found a new love, and that isn't illiegal, for godsakes. I'd rather he chose Heather than flippin Anna Nicole Smith!

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Rellevart

Nov 11, 2002, 04:40 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By EasternBird:
I think it would be unfortunate if this were to happen. I, for one, enjoy reading ALL of the articles posted here whether I agree with them or not, and I'd be disappointed if we stopped hearing about the more interesting ones because they might be considered controversial.
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I agree, EB. I like to come here and get all my Beatles news in one fell swoop rather than having to check 15 other different websites to get all the information I'm looking for. If we had to censor our information or not post certain articles, I'd HAVE to go elsewhere too.

I still think the key is just to be a little careful and considerate on how you phrase things, that's all. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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SarahMcCartney

Nov 11, 2002, 05:19 AM

Oh jeez. I just found this topic and all I can say is wow. I used to have a sort of on the fence opinion about heather, but now I leaning to the not so positive side. WHAT, in God's name, is she playing at?? Is she trying to deliberately alienate her AND Paul from the kids??? This is SUCH a bogus thing for her to pull.

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Rellevart

Nov 11, 2002, 05:27 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Magill:
I wonder, if this being a reputable paper(?), why the editor would let that tacky "one- legged-blonde" reference to Heather be printed at all. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

It's sort of a "semi-reputable" paper, if that makes any sense! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif And all but the most sedate papers in England are far less politically correct and far more sensational than the papers here. It IS a really tacky comment, but PC terminology and UK newspapers just aren't the best of friends!

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BrazilianFlag

Nov 11, 2002, 06:03 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Rellevart:
It IS a really tacky comment, but PC terminology and UK newspapers just aren't the best of friends!
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Taking into account some things I've read in some tabloids, I'd say they still have to be introduced to one another...

Anna

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Lynner

Nov 11, 2002, 06:10 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By HMVNipper:
But I also think that NOTHING has gotten out of hand here AT ALL and that this topic should be left alone as long as the comments are rational and calm.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I agree with you, Susan.
BTW I hope you continue to post on Heather topics. Even if we don't all see eye to eye, opinions should not have to be surpressed. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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HMVNipper

Nov 11, 2002, 06:56 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Rellevart:
It's sort of a "semi-reputable" paper, if that makes any sense! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif And all but the most sedate papers in England are far less politically correct and far more sensational than the papers here. It IS a really tacky comment, but PC terminology and UK newspapers just aren't the best of friends!

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Thank you, Rell, I was going to say something of the sort myself. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your outlook), UK papers and magazines still frequently use terminology that would make Americans cringe these days, so even the more reputable papers say stuff like that...as Rell said, perhaps only the most staid and sedate of newspapers might not be quite so sensationalistic or inflammatory.

BTW, Magill, I wasn't trying to be snotty or anything when I said "I won't post anything at all." I realize now that I probably came off sounding QUITE put out -- that wasn't my intention, honestly, so please don't think I'm upset with YOU in any way, 'cause that's not the case! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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