听力笔记Peoples in America-003 Ann Landers

Ruth Crowley and Esther "Eppie" Pauline Friedman Lederer (July 4, 1918 - June 22, 2002) were the main writers behind the pseudonymous syndicated advice column Ask Ann Landers[1]. For about 45 years, the column was a regular feature in many newspapers across North America, beginning with the Chicago Sun-Herald. People would write her letters to seek her advice concerning their personal problems, and she would publish her advice in her columns. Her writing style was direct, and often critical. She would often upbraid a letter-writer with the quip, "Watch it, bub!"

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• “a lemon squeezed too many times is considered garbage.”
  --Ann Landers explained her objection to sexual activity among teenagers.  
• “wake up and smell the coffee.”
  --advice to seekers seemed to be denying situations that made them unhappy or uncomfortable.
• “forty lashes with a wet noodle.”
  --She would say this if she believed someone had done something mean, dishonest or just stupid.