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Saturday, May 10, 2008

Top Ten Surprising Facts in Barbara Walters' New Autobiography
First career choice: journalism. Backup career choice: wrasslin' gators.
Stephen S., East Greenbush, NY
Her tawdry affair with William Taft almost cost him the 1908 presidential election
Tim C., Fort Collins, CO
Spent three years as a roadie for the Grateful Dead
Glen I., Atlanta, GA
She helped coin the phrase "Mo' money, mo' problems"
Matt S., Chicago, IL
Spent summer of '71 as a linebacker on Jets' practice squad
Bob T., Bartlesville, OK
She made $200 by taking the "under" on Star Jones' wedding
Mark S., Kettering
Wore the title of 1985 New York State Fair Hot Dog Eating Champion
Brian H., Rigby, ID
Katie Couric is the result of one night of passion with Walter Cronkite
Steve M., Tulsa, OK
She injected Rosie O'Donnell with steroids
Joe L., Souderton, PA
Spent more time on her back than Michelangelo
Michele G., Rochester, NY
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