9. Once Black sent in a column where there were a few run-on sentences that were a real mess.
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10. I was paid to edit, so I thought, "I'll fix these sentences. I don't want Black to look like a fool."
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11. National Post computer system was wired so that the main editor Ken Whyte could see all the editing that is going on in real time.
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12. As I tried to unclog Black's sentences, I get a call from Ken Whyte. "Jeet, why are you changing Blacks prose. Run it as he wrote it."
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13. So basically it was actually impossible to edit Black's prose at that time. Maybe he's more amenable now but I doubt it.
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14. My other Conrad Black story involves the time I broke my back while reviewing his FDR biography.
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15. I reviewed Conrad Black's FDR bio for an early issue of The Walrus. Book was typical Blackian 1,000 page plus production.
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16. Aside from the sheer number of pages, the Black's FDR seemed unusually hefty. I think they used extra thick paper or something.
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17. Anyone who knows me knows I like to lug around books in my knapsack, read them on buses, in parks, in cafes.
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18. While carrying Black's FDR through the mean streets of Toronto, I actually injured my back. Had to lay down for a couple of days.
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19. According to my partner, I "had to lie on the floor for days and take painkillers." My memories are blurry.
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20. That FDR review -- the only writing that caused me physical harm -- can be found here: http://www.jeetheer.com/politics/fdr.htm …
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@Alec_Scott That (FDR) was good, but yes a heavy read. Though he did go at his thesis again, and again, and yet again.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like - Show replies
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