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James Frey

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    (September 12, 1969- )
    Wrote the memoirs 'A Million Little Pieces (2003)' and 'My Friend Leonard (2004)'
    Exposed for fabricating large parts of 'A Million Little Pieces' (January 8, 2006)

Why he might be annoying:

    Two months prior to his book's release he made nasty comments about his competition.
    He is macho and egotistical.
    He compares himself to Ernest Hemingway and other great authors.
    He insults the work of other writers.
    He curses constantly in his writings and interviews.
    He has a tattoo that stands for 'Fuck The Bullshit It's Time To Throw Down.'
    Despite this, The Smoking Gun exposed that 'A Million Little Pieces' was largely bullshit itself (January 8, 2006).
    Among other things, he is accused of lying about 1) serving jail time, 2) assaulting police officers, 3) causing a car accident that killed two girls, and 4) having a root canal without anesthesia.
    He eventually admitted to embellishing his story on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' (January 26, 2006).
    On the show, Oprah gave him a tongue-lashing, saying she was embarrassed and disappointed that she recommended his book.
    He wrote about drug rehab (how original).
    He is an alcoholic (sober since 1992).
    He worked as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Some say his publisher is as much to blame for the scandal as he is.
    He claimed on 'Larry King Live' that his publisher forced him to call his book a memoir rather than a novel (January 11, 2006).
    He writes at least one page a day.
    Both his books were best sellers.
    He says people shouldn't do drugs.
    Credit: Wieland Kalligaro
    Some information provided by Jack Magic

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 15 Votes: 86.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 27 Votes: 92.59% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 33 Votes: 84.85% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 73 Votes: 52.05% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 18 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 39 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 25 Votes: 72.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 24 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 61 Votes: 68.85% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 48 Votes: 72.92% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 169 Votes: 77.51% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 141 Votes: 78.01% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 388 Votes: 75.52% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 177 Votes: 70.62% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 72 Votes: 61.11% Annoying