Nicole Richie: The truth about bad writers
Posted October 25th, 2007 |
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He had a complexion that was smoother and softer than the linen at the Four Seasons. He was also a major talent behind a piano and wrote songs that literally squeezed your heart till the tears streamed from your eyes. |
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— Nicole Richie
page 11
The Truth About Diamonds: A Novel
Why It’s Moronic
Nicole Richie “wrote” this “fictional” Hollywood “novel” to strike while the iron was hot. Smart move. This BS would not have been published had she not been famous (for being famous) at the time.
Taken from the first part of the book, the selected quote is stupid on at least three counts:
• There’s the ham-fisted analogy of smooth skin versus Four Seasons linens. I suppose a group of unworldly young ladies will be impressed because “Oh my God, she actually knows what Four Seasons linens feel like!” I call this nightmare demographic The Future Louis Vuitton Handbag Buyers of America.
• Next, she uses the phrase “literally squeezed your heart.” Nicole Nicole’s ghostwriter clearly doesn’t understand the meaning of the word “literally.”
• Lastly, she changes tense/case—an amateurish writing mistake—to say “your heart” instead of “my heart” or “our hearts.” This is a common verbal flub that really shouldn’t be made in professional writing. Oh well, I guess Truth won’t become a classic.
The stupidest thing about this book is that the main character, Chloe, obviously is based on Nicole Richie; however, real Nicole is the narrator of the story, if that makes any sense. (Maybe she can feel better about all of her past cattyness and bad behavior if she’s just telling the story from an outside perspective.) Chloe is surrounded by thinly veiled versions of real-life celebutards we associate with Richie, and guessing who they are isn’t even challenging, so don’t expect any real brain-wave activity. Consider taking up a drug addiction of your own to help you swallow this piece of uselessness.
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Frigin leave Nicole alone! I love her more than anything so shut up right now! she is amazing much better than any of you losers!
Before I agreed with you until I heard something:
Wrong information always shown by the media
Negative images is the main criteria
Infecting their young minds faster than bacteria
It’s from the song “Where Is The Love?” by Black Eyed Peas. I don’t know why but this just didn’t seem right to me after listening to this song. You may not agree with me but still…
I don’t understand your comment, Mia.
HONESTLY, Your comments are absolutely useless and subjective. Narrow minded, completely squared and putting people into boxes.
If you aren’t into girly things then dont read a book with Nicole Richie on the front!!! Pink, sugar sweet quotes cannot be a surprise to you?
Despite being a rebellious, probably not very well brought up girl, who was adopted and brought into a life with no limits, easy access to drugs and drink - I think she’s doing bloody well in the fashion world, starting a family and trying to put things behind!!! Wanting to tell about your life and what youve gone through is no surprise to either any “future Louis Vuitton Buyer of America” nor Shrink!!!
Starwars? Warcraft? Football? Fashion? Interior design? Skateboarding? Fictional Books and American Films (mind you Harry Potter and Lord of the ringpiece) In the end of the day, its all the same! Time consuming hobbies with no purpose to life! Completely useless subjects, have no influences, whatsoever, on anything important.
And by the way, Louis Vuitton is bought because of its QUALITY! Its called good fashion, dont know if youre familiar with it. Thank God, we still have people who know how to dress and do it well.
So if You arent into anything to do with the Famous and Fashion, avoid Nicole Richie - easy as! Then let some young woman who is, decide whether this book is worth reading.
Zen, how have I put people in boxes? My point with this comment was that because she is a semi-celeb, Nicole Richie is given a pass through the normal course of trials an actual writer is. How many good manuscripts were passed on to usher in her fluff, simply because there was a good chance of its selling well?
As to my comments about Louis Vuitton, I am not insulting the appreciation for fine fashion and craftsmanship; rather, I am poking fun at the couture version of “dropping names.” Those who stay at The Ritz don’t need to brag to everyone about staying at the Ritz; likewise, a handbag speaks for itself. But these days, it seems that young people are obsessed with brand because of a name and its price, not because of some deep respect for the designer’s work. Ah, but I could talk about this for days…
In closing, I find it amusing that your handle is “Zen,” yet your overuse of exclamation points hints that “FranticApoplectic” might be more appropriate.