There Is A Fungus Among Us!
In early January a story appeared in a tabloid about Dolly and me. The article contained very unflattering photos of me and Dolly. The article was rather negative and falsely painted me as a rather small and hateful person. At first I was very hurt over the way I was portrayed, since I take great pains to be as positive as I can be. I make every effort to be supportive of all my family and close friends. To have an image contrary to one's efforts and demeanor is rather jarring.
In an effort to set the record straight, I give you the following facts as I recall them.
A number of months ago I received a phone call at my office requesting an interview. I was out of town when the call came. As so frequently happens, I failed to return the call within the time the reporter required. Unfortunately, instead of waiting to hear back from me, the reporter chose to use information from a "biographer" from Great Britain, instead of getting information from a direct source.
The "biographer," who interviewed me for a very short time at the Country Music Hall Of Fame last summer, came across as arrogant, ugly, and rude; that is not uncommon in this business. I answered a few of his questions, but cut it short when he began guiding the interview to matters I felt were inappropriate and ill-conceived. He did not like the fact that I would not provide him with salacious details or information that would sell his "biography."
I recall leaving the interview and telling my assistant that this would not turn out well, since I didn't give the man the lurid information that he was certain existed. His questions were beyond the pale of decency and I felt rather uncomfortable with his manner and approach.
I have encountered this before and my family has been subjected to this sort of outrageousness many times in the past.
I later encountered this deceitful article in my exercise class. Someone brought the article in for everyone to read. It never ceases to amaze me at how quick people are to believe the worst out of you, especially when it's not true. Fortunately one individual took me aside after a week or so and told me about the article and offered her support. I appreciated her kindness and her efforts on my behalf. Usually people will just let you suffer in silence.
Human nature seems to gravitate to gossip. It's very likely that much of the drivel about Britney Spears is fabricated to sell copy.
My brother Randy had a legal situation a few months ago in a business deal that went bad. The press painted him as the one in the wrong. Needless to say, no one made a big deal of the outcome of this situation when he was exonerated. His reputation and credibility were damaged nonetheless. Our family felt that each one of us had been attacked and suffered right along with him through it all.
No one is perfect, but the next time you read a negative story about someone you know, just ask yourself: "How true is this garbage?"This is a form of character assassination in the most cowardly way. This is why I call my little rant "There is a fungus among us" fungus usually grows on garbage.
Love ya,
Stella.
In an effort to set the record straight, I give you the following facts as I recall them.
A number of months ago I received a phone call at my office requesting an interview. I was out of town when the call came. As so frequently happens, I failed to return the call within the time the reporter required. Unfortunately, instead of waiting to hear back from me, the reporter chose to use information from a "biographer" from Great Britain, instead of getting information from a direct source.
The "biographer," who interviewed me for a very short time at the Country Music Hall Of Fame last summer, came across as arrogant, ugly, and rude; that is not uncommon in this business. I answered a few of his questions, but cut it short when he began guiding the interview to matters I felt were inappropriate and ill-conceived. He did not like the fact that I would not provide him with salacious details or information that would sell his "biography."
I recall leaving the interview and telling my assistant that this would not turn out well, since I didn't give the man the lurid information that he was certain existed. His questions were beyond the pale of decency and I felt rather uncomfortable with his manner and approach.
I have encountered this before and my family has been subjected to this sort of outrageousness many times in the past.
I later encountered this deceitful article in my exercise class. Someone brought the article in for everyone to read. It never ceases to amaze me at how quick people are to believe the worst out of you, especially when it's not true. Fortunately one individual took me aside after a week or so and told me about the article and offered her support. I appreciated her kindness and her efforts on my behalf. Usually people will just let you suffer in silence.
Human nature seems to gravitate to gossip. It's very likely that much of the drivel about Britney Spears is fabricated to sell copy.
My brother Randy had a legal situation a few months ago in a business deal that went bad. The press painted him as the one in the wrong. Needless to say, no one made a big deal of the outcome of this situation when he was exonerated. His reputation and credibility were damaged nonetheless. Our family felt that each one of us had been attacked and suffered right along with him through it all.
No one is perfect, but the next time you read a negative story about someone you know, just ask yourself: "How true is this garbage?"This is a form of character assassination in the most cowardly way. This is why I call my little rant "There is a fungus among us" fungus usually grows on garbage.
Love ya,
Stella.
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