No, Liza, I appreciate it and am a little embarrassed that I didn't know who she was. I dug up my copy of Katha Pollitt's April 18th New York Times Book Review Book End titled "Solipsisters" and Ms. Roiphe is mentioned:
"Two years ago we had Katie Roiphe's 'Last Night in Paradise,' which argues that we overrate the risks of AIDS -- "we" meaning educated white young heterosexuals like Roiphe -- ..."
kelley:
>Perhaps some of the boys on the list can speak to her allure; it's always
>eluded me and I don't think I need to get catty.
James Hearfield, inquiring minds want to know! And kelley, check out Suck.com's recent Filler: The Women's Issue: http://www.suck.com/daily/99/06/09/ Also, you may want to get your son Ben Stiller and Janeane "fan of Hitchens" Garofalo's new book "Feel This Book: An Essential Guide to Self-Empowerment, Spiritual Supremacy, and Sexual Satisfaction." At the end of the book there appears "Janeane's Glossary" Here's a sampling: Crawford, Cindy. Pathologically stiff public figure.
Faludi, Susan. Real gal's gal and provacative writer. Reminded us that the media is bothered by the vagina.
Gingrich, Newt; Helmsley, Leona; Thurmond, Strom. Three people who don't give a tinker's damn about you or your next of kin.
Mill, James. Thinker who leaned toward socialism, thereby arousing suspicion in many.
Reed, Ralph. A man noted for his religious zealotry, girlish figure, and steadfast refusal to admit he has a crush on me.
Republican National Convention. A fantasy getaway weekend for rich white guys, religious fanatics, self-hating women, and minorities.