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Hillary cashes in

IN late 1982, Reagan-administration PR man Michael Deaver had an idea to write a book called The White House Diet. Earlier in the year, several top presidential aides had organized a weight-loss contest, and Deaver dropped 35 pounds on a diet of fish, vegetables, and apple juice. After a few favorable mentions in the newspapers, Deaver signed a contract with William Morrow & Company. The publisher gave him a $9,000 advance, to be followed by another $9,000 on delivery of the diet manuscript.

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Byron York

Byron York is a former White House correspondent for National Review.

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Hillary cashes in

IN late 1982, Reagan-administration PR man Michael Deaver had an idea to write a book called The White House Diet. Earlier in the year, several top presidential aides had organized a weight-loss contest, and Deaver dropped 35 pounds on a diet of fish, vegetables, and apple juice. After a few favorable mentions in the newspapers, Deaver signed a contract with William Morrow & Company. The publisher gave him a $9,000 advance, to be followed by another $9,000 on delivery of the diet manuscript.