User talk:Stevewinters

Lessing "misquoted"
Do you have a citation to prove that Doris Lessing was misquoted as saying that she couldn't care less about the Nobel Prize? I have found numerous articles quoting her as saying just that, among other various sentiments that have amounted to the same thing. Another citation has been included, so please do not revert unless you have references that say otherwise. María ( críticame ) 15:56, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Yes, I do have a citation:

http://www.abc.net.au/sundayprofile/stories/s2065058.htm

She explicitly says she did not say that. You can also view the video of her receiving the news about the Nobel and she does not say "I couldn't care less."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuBODHFBZ8k

Steve Winters


 * Okay, I've added this info to the article. Next time please cite your sources either on the article itself as I did or on the talk page, rather than just removing information or reverting other users.  I understand now that you were correct in your assertion, but this could have been avoided if you had explained your reasons beforehand.  Please remember that "Exceptional claims call for exceptional sources" (WP:RS).  Also, you can sign your name to discussions by adding four tildes ( ~ ) after your comments.  Take care!  María ( críticame ) 16:18, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the info. BTW, she did in fact say "Oh Christ." It was "I couldn't care less" that was misquoted. Stevewinters 16:22, 23 October 2007 (UTC) Steve