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I learned all this because of Stern appearing recently on Conan O'Brien's remarkable long-form podcast, there to promote a new volume containing the best of these interviews he'due south washed over the final decade; and this kind of stuff is correct up my alley, and so I thought I'd take a chance and pick it up*. (*"Selection information technology upward" = "Download information technology for costless off BitTorrent," rapidly becoming my new get-to destination for books too popular to go from the library, only non good plenty to bother buying.) And indeed, information technology was exactly every bit Stern promised, and I ended up enjoying many of these interviews quite a fleck, especially the ones past people like Ellen Degeneres, Jon Stewart and Anderson Cooper who had much darker childhoods than you would ever expect.
However, though, I struggled with what score to give this book when I was done; for virtually of the fourth dimension I was actually going to give information technology iii stars, non merely considering I was only interested in about half the 50 interviews presented here, but likewise considering Stern feels much of the time like he merely lucked into getting this probing a talk out of near of them, with him and then occupied with trying to plow every interview back into a chat about himself equally much every bit possible (and with that talk virtually himself vacillating every other sentence between egomaniacal arrogance and soul-crushing self-loathing), it often seems a wonder that he got any kind of useful information out of these guests whatever, with much of it seemingly due to him simply beingness the 1 and just mainstream interviewer in America to even present this kind of loose, open atmosphere to begin with.
Ultimately, though, I decided to give the volume 4 stars, because I realized that this loose and open atmosphere isn't past random luck at all, but is something Stern has cultivated through hard piece of work for decades, a refreshing "don't give a fuck" attitude that he start developed when establishing his bona fides every bit a prurience-embracing FCC bane. (One of the fascinating things I discovered on O'Brien's podcast, for example, is that Stern has had a policy his entire career of not allowing publicists to take questions "off the tabular array," and will in fact precisely open the interview with those questions if a publicist tells him he's not immune to enquire them, which in dozens of cases over the years has led to said glory walking right out of the berth before answering a unmarried one of them.) Now that Stern is no longer embracing a childish glee over poo-poo and pee-pee to make up the content of his shows, his former attitude when he did is actually working wonders with his attempt to become another Barbara Walters or Charlie Rose, resulting in a book that'south a truthful delight to read precisely because information technology contains so many unexpected moments. That I feel is worth bumping upwards my score to four stars, and giving it a general recommendation to 1 and all.
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Seb: No, homo, but fasting. 10 pounds lost this month.
Howard: That's really skilful. Eating healthy too?
Seb: Yeah, it's a long term process. Man, I simply got through your volume of interviews, it's nice to be here where they all happened.
Howard: Yeah? Yous read all of it? All 500 pages of information technology?
Seb: No, not really. Just a third or something, only what I felt could be interesting.
Howard: Like what? Trump?
Seb: God, no. I can't be
Seb: No, human being, simply fasting. 10 pounds lost this month.
Howard: That's really good. Eating healthy too?
Seb: Yeah, information technology'due south a long term procedure. Man, I just got through your volume of interviews, it's nice to be here where they all happened.
Howard: Aye? You read all of it? All 500 pages of it?
Seb: No, not actually. Just a third or something, just what I felt could be interesting.
Howard: Like what? Trump?
Seb: God, no. I tin can't be bothered with his shit anymore. I can say "shit", right?
Howard: Yes, it'southward satellite. No censorship, no commercials. And so what, you're done with politics?
Seb: I withal follow it, I merely tin't stand them, Trump especially. Y'all know, all the "bigly" claims and his covfefe bullshit. Sure, in the book information technology'southward stuff from 20 years ago, but it's the aforementioned boastful clown talking.
Howard: Did you read the comedian stuff then?
Seb: Aye. I loved Colbert, Conan, Jon Stewart, Steve Martin. That's the good stuff. Again, they're just interviews, how much tin you lot really become from them, they're mostly putting up an act anyway.
Howard: Y'all're killing me, Seb. This is my livelihood, human being!
Seb: I know, I know. Await, it's similar... I don't care what Rosie O'Donnell, Dave Grohl or Lady Gaga accept to say. I'm sure there are nice stories at that place, merely it'southward similar with the YouTube video essays. Yous enjoy them for 10 minutes and then y'all're left with virtually nothing at the terminate. It'southward the aforementioned with this glory civilisation and obsession with interviews and "takes". They're only there to promote crap and get attention.
Howard: Listen, I become that, simply you are a bit harsh. People love these things.
Seb: Perhaps. To exist honest, I am a bit pretentious. And I wanted to end the book quicker to get to some Elena Ferrante books I but bought. I do appreciate all the work you put in, you know, information technology can't be easy to get someone to open up like that on air.
Howard: Well cheers. So what did you lot like about the comedian interviews?
Seb: I just related to them more than. All the self-doubt, sweat and sleepless nights that get into practiced comedy. And information technology was interesting to find out some background on their lives. I empathised with them, you lot know. But I can't relate to Ozzy'south drug stories or McCartney'due south... whatsoever. Yeah, you run into? I read 30 pages of what a Beatle had to say and 2 days later I recollect nothing.
Howard: Right. Look, nosotros have to cut to commercials.
Seb: Await, what!?
What the reader finds — and information technology's true that you'll discover themes and things yous may have missed merely listening to these discussions — is a refreshingly candid await at how some of the most famous people in the earth approach their work (i.e., relentless dedication) and deal with personal issues (eastward.g., tough upbringings, assault) that brand them more than relatable to a wide audience. I highly recommend this to fans of the show, though I peculiarly recommend information technology to those who may have fixed ideas of who "Howard Stern" is (or was) from "Private Parts," or his shock stunts or his E! network show — you may be surprised to find a mature and thoughtful guy who is very much at the pinnacle of his game. Even though tasteless jokes are still part of his plan, there's only a sprinkling of that fun nonsense hither.
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i've heard from disappointed fans that
i decided to read this afterward listening to howard stern's ii office interview with terry gross. i've never listened to his show other than hearing snippets mostly b/c his tone & tenor was so off-putting. this volume is a compilation of some of his favorite interviews & his thoughts on each. he besides includesi've heard from disappointed fans that at that place is null new here simply as someone who has never listened to his show i idea it was worth a await. reading the interviews meant i did not have to hear his voice & now accept context of his evolution from stupor jock to skilled interviewer. therapy, getting older, & being happily married have changed his outlook & he endeavors to no longer humiliate his guests. readers will wonder at his option of a double entendre title for a book that is almost 100% mea culpa.
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BUT, it is very adept and it'due south very interesting considering he chose interviews that were very compelling. Where guests really revealed intimate or tragic things about themselves and their lives. So even if you aren't a Howard Stern fan, yous could read this volume and savour every give-and-take of information technology because yous will acquire things virtually celebrities you wouldn't learn anywhere else.
He talks nearly a LOT of heavy topics, too. Like how Pamela Anderson was gang raped. Lena Dunham was raped. Stephen Colbert's father and two brothers were killed in a plane crash. Rosie O'Donnell talked about the really hard childhood she had losing her mother at a young age. Howard wrote:
"…she announced she was gay. That really struck a chord with me. I had an older cousin, Stacy, who came out in the 1950s, when he was thirteen. This was in a tough neighborhood in Brooklyn, but my family unit was very accepting. My female parent would set him upward on dates, and fifty-fifty as a niggling child I appreciated how courageous Stacy was. The same went for Rosie. I couldn't imagine how much guts it took for her to come out, peculiarly considering the potential risk to her career, still she did it. "
Several celebrities discussed their run-ins with Harvey Weinstein. And Howard shared his interview with Harvey (where Harvey lied outright almost the casting burrow rumors).
Courtney Beloved talked about what it was like losing her husband to suicide. "No, he was weak. He was weak. Howard: Does that bother y'all that you lot guys weren't on good terms when he died? Courtney: We were on good terms. He was just actually weak. Howard: He couldn't fuck at that point or call back about anything other than his own condition. Courtney: He couldn't think of anything but drugs. Howard: Information technology is sad. And so sorry."
Chris Cornell talked most his addiction to Oxy. "Yeah, it's—you don't know what'southward going on. Y'all don't feel anything. Boot it is so difficult because all of a sudden your whole body comes to life, and you lot'll have had all of these physical problems yous didn't realize you had because you don't feel a damn matter. So your knees will injure. Your joints anguish. Your encephalon hurts. It's very depressing. It'due south very hard to stay off. Getting off isn't as difficult as staying off. "
The interviews were really heavy at times. "Sometimes the conversations can be funny, similar Snoop Dogg and Seth Rogen talking virtually their honey of weed. Sometimes information technology can become dark, like hearing nearly Anthony Kiedis and Drew Barrymore being exposed to drugs when they were just kids." And then it could be funny–like Alex Trebek revealing that he went to a party in Malibu and ate a bunch of Hash brownies because he has a sweet tooth. LOL!
And of course, Howard talks a lot nigh the animal rescue him and his married woman do. He opened up virtually his cat, Leon: "We had Leon for viii years. Nosotros were never certain how old he was. This past September, the vet found a large tumor. We had to get it removed or else Leon would dice. The surgery was routine, we were told, and he was expected to come up through information technology fine. I had this strange feeling. A few days before he went to the hospital, I had a long talk with him. I said, "Leon, you're going in for an operation. I tin can't lose y'all. You've been with me through thick and thin. Don't worry, you're going to be all right. Nosotros're going to be spending a lot more time together." Merely deep in my listen I knew this could exist it. Sadly, he died on the operating table. The tumor was even bigger than they thought, and he lost as well much blood during the process. We had Leon cremated, and we put the small box containing his remains in a big Chinese vase in our bedroom. In that vase nosotros keep the remains of our canis familiaris Bianca and all our resident cats who accept passed away: Apple, Charlie, Sophia, and now Leon. Within Leon's box is also his collar with contact information in case he e'er got out of the firm. "My proper noun is Leon Bear Stern," it read. "Hither is my telephone number in case I am lost." I was the one who had been lost—lost until I constitute Leon."
I nevertheless cry whenever I read about his experiences losing his pets (they've lost a few cats over the years). Information technology touches me pretty deeply.
Anyways, the book is excellent.
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Information technology turns out this volume is so much more.
Howard introduces each interview with an honest reflection and connection to how he'south evolved as a radio personality and as a person. He discusses his regrets throughout his career, specifically his arrogance and ego.
It turns out it's a unique memoir of personal growth. A kinder, gentler Howard!
A long time agone I was into Howard Stern's obnoxious humor, but as I matured information technology only became exactly that...obnoxious. I stopped listening to him for a long time and sort of lost touch with what he was upward too. Then my hubby started subscribing to SiriusXM and discovered Howard Stern's testify. He kept going on about how good his interviews were every bit I rolled my eyes. Then
A long fourth dimension agone I was into Howard Stern'southward obnoxious humor, simply as I matured it only became exactly that...obnoxious. I stopped listening to him for a long time and sort of lost bear upon with what he was upwardly also. And then my husband started subscribing to SiriusXM and discovered Howard Stern'south show. He kept going on about how good his interviews were as I rolled my eyes. So
Unfortunately, I got nigh 31% of the mode when I realized I simply couldn't practise it anymore. The formatting is exhausting to read. It starts with Howard's introduction where he talks nearly therapy as a game changer, then moves onto the interviews portion. Before each interview at that place is a short introduction written by Howard and and so a transcript of the interview...well, a portion of it. In betwixt, at that place are interviews with Trump earlier he became President besides as introspective sections similar "Sex & Relationships" and "Money & Fame". The in-between sections are Howard'due south thoughts combined with snippets of interviews that have to exercise with the topic.
This formatting probably would piece of work in audio book form, only in book form I found it a bit vicious. Mainly because the tone is missing. Only more and then, because this "book" lacks substance. I thought it was going to exist more well-nigh Howard and his thoughts, but his introspection is very superficial and the things he reveals about himself is the aforementioned regurgitated material he'south given earlier. I'm not going to lie that I was too disappointed that he decided to give Trump and Weinstein a platform. He said he went back and forth about adding the Weinstein interview because it pissed him off that Weinstein lied in his answers. Duh! He was lying to everybody. But, he doesn't ever go into WHY he ended upward deciding to add together the interview. Was information technology considering he'south still that daze jock or because he found something important in information technology? It'due south never answered.
Some of the interviews were a scrap interesting hence the 1/two star. Surprisingly, I found Courtney Love'southward thoughts on Curt Cobain'due south death heartbreaking too as the abuse that Rosie O'Donnell experienced. Andersen Cooper and fifty-fifty Ozzy Osbourne also had interesting interviews. Some of them were actually insightful, which is what surprised me when I listened to Howard'southward show for the outset time. Unfortunately, at that place is very little of this insightfulness for me to keep going and then it's time to let this one go.
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I don't begrudge the guy the power to mature. That is fine if you don't
Howard Stern's third book, COMES AGAIN, is simply disappointing. It boils downward to over 500 pages of transcripts of radio interview. What's more than it puts on total brandish the reason I have a disconnect with the radio personality I used to listen to daily like a religion. Howard has transformed into Hollywood Howard, a glory on the level of glory that he used to knock downwardly to size on his radio prove when it was relevant.I don't begrudge the guy the ability to mature. That is fine if you don't find value in request celebrities uncomfortable questions. But when y'all sit down there and try to justify how wonderful these people are, that's simply hypocritical. Information technology reveals Howard for what we all kinda knew all along, the second he got famous he became simply like them and non similar us.
Personality and growth bated, the book just comes off as a money grab. Its lazy. Far also many transcripts of radio interviews he's conducted over the years peppered with a bit of commentary. And so he tries to justify it in a long, drawn out introduction claiming he poured of the content of this book for two years. Well, he wasted two years of his life.
Howard Stern's COMES AGAIN is lazy, long and lethargic. If it were half the size and contained more than, new, commentary from Howard it would have had a chance. But, he signed a contract, took a bank check and didn't put in any piece of work. Non worth the time investment if you ask me.
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As a fan, I'm happy Howard has evolved as a human. I'm happy he's happy. But as a fan I can also be saddened by the fact that his happiness comes with being dishonest to his fans to some degree.
The book is 90% transcripts and 10% original content. I do similar the "now a word from our president" se
I understood that this volume's focus was the interviews and I also understand that Howard has evolved. For me information technology was never about rating women's bodies or having strippers in studio; it was nearly honesty.Every bit a fan, I'one thousand happy Howard has evolved equally a human. I'm happy he's happy. But as a fan I tin also be saddened by the fact that his happiness comes with existence dishonest to his fans to some degree.
The book is ninety% transcripts and 10% original content. I do like the "now a word from our president" sections. Information technology shows that fifty-fifty though he disagrees with Donald, Howard tin can still find the humour in his previous visits.
I call back the best chapter in the book is he Hillary chapter—once again because of the honesty. He tried to get her and he couldn't. It's a picayune behind the scenes, a picayune "what if", and a lot of entertaining. If the book had more of this and then it'd be 5 stars. Only it doesn't. And so three stars it is.
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This volume is probably better for those who aren't already huge Howard Stern fans. If you oasis't listened to his show much or heard his interviews OR if you merely know him by his daze-jock past, this is a great insight into his growth equally an interviewer and a person. There's a dainty array of guests spanning
Part interview transcripts and part reflection on those interviews, Howard Stern Comes Again was a pleasant surprise that depicts a colorful composite of a nuanced and at times, conflicted man.This book is probably better for those who aren't already huge Howard Stern fans. If you lot haven't listened to his evidence much or heard his interviews OR if you merely know him by his shock-jock by, this is a great insight into his growth as an interviewer and a person. There's a prissy assortment of guests spanning several decades, then I think y'all'll exist able to brand up your heed almost him either way past the cease.
As I mentioned in my Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman review, I read the books meantime and was able to round out some of my conflicting feelings about Howard Stern individually, and perhaps more than broadly, what he represents. Stern of the 80s, 90s and into the 00s was a reactionary and crass contrarian who has admitted since that he harbored a lot of bitterness and feelings of inadequacy. He lashed out frequently and showed very little compassion at times. He said hurtful things not despite this fact, merely because of information technology, just for the reaction. I would take not been interested in annihilation Stern of the past had to say.
Only he'southward grown since then. He's become more empathetic. He's been given more liberty and has been able to let go of the acrimony he had. Information technology's a success story that I cling to at present when it feels like cruelty for the sake of it has go more and more than acceptable. His journeying is laid out in segments at the kickoff of each chapter introducing the guest and usually providing a personal anecdote that contributed to his line of questioning or mindset at the time. Some of them are more significant than others, while a few come off as self-congratulatory. On the whole, these parts take more of a memoir experience than the interviews, merely both work well together.
What I had more of a trouble with intermittently was what he said to his guests. There'south a huge tonal shift if he's speaking to a woman that's more than 'sexualized' in his mind vs the average man he has on. At that place felt similar so much more than inherent respect with the men and a select few women he has seemingly arbitrarily deemed worthy. The manner he speaks about women with the men he's interviewing can be diminishing as well. This isn't limited to the Trump interviews or conversations 10+ years erstwhile; some are relatively recent and feel jarring compared to, say, his empathetic consideration of mental illness or drug habit.
If annihilation, the book is a great example of self-comeback. And perhaps an even improve instance of how we all accept then much more room to go along to grow.
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Stopped the masochistic mundanity at folio 190 (out of 500+).
Full disclosure: I accept never listened to Howard Stern [FM or Sirius] or watched America'southward Got Talent so totally unfamiliar with anything simply his reputation.
I decided to read this volume subsequently watching him on Bill Maher and Colbert.
I read the Introduction [long] and 22 interviews -- with people I was interested in. Skipped every section on DJT and the compilations.
Enjoyed what I read and non sorry. But feel no need to read more of it.
I don't know how to rate this read.Full disclosure: I have never listened to Howard Stern [FM or Sirius] or watched America'due south Got Talent so totally unfamiliar with anything simply his reputation.
I decided to read this book later on watching him on Bill Maher and Colbert.
I read the Introduction [long] and 22 interviews -- with people I was interested in. Skipped every section on DJT and the compilations.
Enjoyed what I read and not sorry. Just experience no demand to read more of it.
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I was no lover of early day Howard Stern. Someone who dressed upwards equally Fartman, who focused on women'southward torso parts, who talked about sexual practice like a hormonal, titillated teenager, - I found him juvenile and ridiculous.
I take since seen him on a few talk shows discussing how therapy has changed him. And information technology has changed him. I decided to read I have a great respect and appreciation for people who change and grow during their life. I don't think alter is easy and near people go to nifty lengths to avoid information technology.
I was no lover of early mean solar day Howard Stern. Someone who dressed up as Fartman, who focused on women's body parts, who talked about sex like a hormonal, titillated teenager, - I found him juvenile and ridiculous.
I have since seen him on a few talk shows discussing how therapy has changed him. And it has changed him. I decided to read his book and plant him thoughtful, insightful, introspective, empathetic, caring, and interesting. He was a very informed interviewer and I gleaned a lot of data from what I read.
It is unfortunate, but hardly unexpected, to run into then many Howard fans turn on this "new" version. So many of them have remained stuck and they don't understand or appreciate Howard'southward transformation. I hope others who had dismissed Stern in the by, as I had, requite him a take a chance. His journey has a lot to offer those who listen. ...more
I wasn't sure I'd love this book. I'chiliad not sure why, but I didn't call up I would. I listen to Howard daily and have for years. I should beloved the book! I tin honestly say that not just did I love this book, but I. ADORED information technology. Information technology was written with emotion and care
. It was written with respect and class. If I never heard 1 word Howard Stern ever said, I'd read this book and truly want to know him, and many celebrities equally friends. Truly a favorite. Amazing job, Howard! Truly first grade.
I wasn't sure I'd love this book. I'thou not sure why, just I didn't think I would. I listen to Howard daily and have for years. I should love the book! I can honestly say that not only did I love this volume, but I. ADORED information technology. It was written with emotion and care
. It was written with respect and grade. If I never heard one word Howard Stern always said, I'd read this volume and truly want to know him, and many celebrities as friends. Truly a favorite. Amazing job, Howard! Truly showtime class.
I was in the "ugh, he's merely a shallow, raunchy, loudmouth schnook" category for years, never having really listened to his show but just hearing ABOUT him all the time.
So effectually 1995, on a long car ride, scanning through the channels on the radio, I happened upon someone talking well-nigh just some everyday topic, sharing his opinion and getting others' input, like he was just having a heart to heart with friends. Anyone who knows me volition not be surprised to run into 5 stars. I truly love this man.
I was in the "ugh, he'south just a shallow, raunchy, loudmouth schnook" category for years, never having actually listened to his show only but hearing ABOUT him all the time.
Then effectually 1995, on a long car ride, scanning through the channels on the radio, I happened upon someone talking about only some everyday topic, sharing his opinion and getting others' input, like he was just having a centre to centre with friends. I didn't know who information technology was at that betoken. But I establish myself talking back to him equally I was driving. "I know! Correct?? Yeah!" And so I found out it was Howard. What?
I kept listening. And then I was hooked. I found his openness and honesty refreshing. I wasn't necessarily bothered by the other stuff -- the strippers, the fart jokes -- but that's not what I tuned in for either. Just, ok, some of it was funny. I'm not to a higher place "potty humor."
Just over the last 25 years, it'due south been a pleasure to see him evolve as a human being and equally a professional person. And as an creature lover and an brute rights abet, I adore him and Beth for all the work they've washed for rescue animals.
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I've sincerely enjoyed seeing how much Howard has grown and inverse every bit a per
I haven't listened to Howard's show, and so all of these interviews were new to me, and though I skipped a few of them (only if I really disliked someone or just truly wasn't interested), for the most part, I read all of them and enjoyed them a lot. I likewise liked reading his POV that he shared at the beginning of many of them that gave added context to the interviews, or was just his reflection now when looking dorsum on them.I've sincerely enjoyed seeing how much Howard has grown and changed equally a person over the years, and I enjoy his deeper and more compassionate side now. You tin tell he's put a lot of work into himself, and information technology really shows through his love for his wife, his children, the animals he helps his wife rescue, and his passion for his task. Information technology's cute thing.
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The self-proclaimed "Male monarch of All Media" has been dubbed a stupor jock for his highly controversial utilize of scatological, sexual, and racial humor. Stern has said that the show was never almost shocking people, but primar
Howard Stern is an American radio host, humorist and media mogul. Stern hosts The Howard Stern Show four days a week (Monday–Thursday) on Howard 100, a Sirius Satellite Radio station.The self-proclaimed "King of All Media" has been dubbed a shock jock for his highly controversial use of scatological, sexual, and racial humour. Stern has said that the show was never about shocking people, but primarily intended to offer his honest opinions on a gamut of bug (ranging from world affairs to problems among his own staff). Though controversial, he is the highest-paid radio personality in the United states and the nigh fined personality in radio broadcast history.
He is all-time known for his national radio show, which for many years was syndicated on FM radio stations (and a few AM stations) throughout the United States until his last terrestrial radio broadcast on December 16, 2005. He began broadcasting on the subscription-based Sirius satellite radio service on January 9, 2006.
In addition to radio, Stern moved into publishing, goggle box, feature films, and music. He has written two books, Private Parts, which he adapted into a pic, and Miss America. Stern'southward idiot box endeavors include a multifariousness show on New York Metropolis'south WWOR-Idiot box, a nightly East! show documenting his radio broadcasts, a similar CBS program that competed with Saturday Nighttime Live for a time, "Howard On-Demand" for digital cable subscribers in various markets, and Son of the Beach, a parody of Baywatch for FX which Stern executive produced.
In 2006, Howard Stern was elected into Fourth dimension Mag's "Fourth dimension 100: The People who shape our world" and was ranked #7 in Forbes Mag'southward 2006 almanac Celebrity 100. On February xiii, 2007, Stern became engaged to his long-time girlfriend, model Beth Ostrosky.
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