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BLACK LOVE « on: August 06, 2007, 04:58:15 PM » Where did O'Dara
get to?  I'm not sure I understand your question.  However, I
think a rule of thumb for using personal anecdotes in PS is to
Change the Name, irrespective of the degree of fame an
individual in your anecdote enjoys. A professional essay reader
of any kind--AdComm, non-fiction journal editor, etc.--should,
in my opinion, assume that all names have been changed. If the
person you describe is so easily identifiable even without a
name, either change a few details to protect his/her privacy, or
accept the fact that in changing a name, you've done the best
you can.  LOL< I know LSDers love to joke about what AdComms are
capable of, but I find it hard to believe they would be so
unprofessional as to try to guess who your famous client might
be and then contact said client to discuss what you said about
him/her/.  I think you c