James Frey and the 'A Million Little Pieces' Controversy

James Frey and the A Million
Little Pieces Controversy


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A Million Little Pieces. The headlines. The controversy. Now, like many of you, Oprah has a million little questions. James Frey, his publisher, and leading journalists—who've had strong opinions—weigh in.

Oprah's Statement What Oprah has to say about the controversy.		James Frey Responds James Frey responds to Oprah's questions.		Journalists Speak Out Leading journalists comment on the controversy and the truth.
The Publisher Responds Nan Talese, the publisher of A Million Little Pieces, responds to Oprah's questions.		*After the Show* James Frey responds to The Oprah Show audience.

Oprah's Questions for James

What does he have to say about The Smoking Gun article?
What is the truth about Lilly?
How did Lilly die?
Why did he lie?
How much of the book is fabricated?
Does he feel he conned his readers?
What really happened in the dentist's office?
Does he wish he had written a disclaimer?
Oprah's last words for James

Oprah's Questions for James's Publisher

What responsibility does she take for the controversy?
When did she realize James lied?
What did she do to authenticate the work?
Did she ever doubt James Frey?
Why call A Million Little Pieces a memoir?

Original Air Date: January 26, 2006