So now I'm getting worried while trying not to panic. You see, the information is more easily found surrounding the recent event stirred by James Frey. I fear that I may have difficulty using my texts as examples. I am seeking a source discussing their writing styles, for they do both exaggerate their stories... However, after much research tonight, intense hours behind the computer I really did find a lot about the scandal of story fabricati on and the various definitions of memoirs, etc.Also, I was not aware before tonight that following the James Frey scandal, Augusten Burroughs (born Christopher Robinson), was accused of fabricated Running With Scissors, thankfully the very story which I chose to read. (Note: It is not the accusations I am happy about, it is the pleasant coincidence that makes my life slightly simpler for once.) Alas, I shall proceed as always. I fear I now believe I will use David Sedaris, whose story has not been found to be controversial thus far, as a counter to Burroughs whose dark tales seemed too phenomenal and twisted to be possible. Nobody really questions David's light-hearted stories about his adventures in France or fighting the speech impediment correction instructor. Alas, the research has truly become the driving force. Having started off with such a wide array of ideas stirring, I'm happy I caught the one line I could focus in on.
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