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I fear this will be another Mary Wilson style trash fest. I will avoid it like the plague, but others will no doubt flock to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by PeaceNHarmony
This is sad. I won't be supporting this book either.
I disagree. Robyn has not spoken in all of the years that she left Whitney's organization. She had issued a short statement after her passing, saying she would not speak out. However, I think she has chosen to speak out now, due to the documentary. Many people were openly talking about their relationship and perhaps she wants to set the record straight herself. I think she has a right to do so. I'm going to give it a chance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebrock
I'm going to wait and see just what 'sort' of book this actually is before I judge. Crawford has always struck me as a quite classy lady in that she doesn't really talk to the press so for all we know this could be a very nice look into the interconnected lives of two friends.
Well said Carlo.
I suspect the main reason why she is breaking her silence is because she can no longer resist the financial benefits being offered. The documentary has no doubt helped no end. She has every right to tell her story if she so wishes, and i have little doubt there will be sufficient interest in the book to make her a very rich lady. Personally i have no interest in Whitney's private life, but i am probably in the minority here. So be it.Quote:
Originally Posted by carlo
Just what we need-another tell all!
Her side of the story is one that most of us want to hear. Many close to Whitney said that she was the one person who could've saved Whitney but between that ugly thing called "homophobia" and being tired of dealing with the other demons in the camp, she decided to bounce. Just as she has handled everything else I believe that she will do it with class and dignity.
I agree, Glencro, and plan to wait and see what Crawford actually says and how she says it before I make my ultimate decision. And I'm sure that some of the nay-sayers here who stagger to their fainting sofas to fan themselves while decrying another sleazy tell-all would be only too happy to greet the appearance of another sleazy tell-all if it were about ... another singer.Quote:
Originally Posted by glencro
Yes, agreed. I can't think of any celebrity or public figure who has written a book for free. Perhaps there are a few that have donated proceeds to charity...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebrock
I think if anything, this will be the ultimate story/book on Whitney Houston. Perhaps not necessarily in regards to her career, but certainly in regards to Whitney as a person. I would be shocked if she writes a trashy book. If anything, I think it will be truthful and dignified. I really hope so!
I might read it; I have no objection to her telling her story; it's hers to tell.
And so she says Whitney was a closet lesbian - big deal; it won't be a surprise and no one other than Cissy will care and she probably will still refuse to believe it.
If Robyn and Whitney gave each other some happiness for a time, that's great to hear.
As a gay person myself I believe that if, as some have suggested, Whitney's emotional issues stemmed from being forced to deny her non-traditional sexuality it could be of tremendous good to others to hear the story told in a sympathetic way. I'm always disappointed to hear people of traditional sexuality tell me of how easy things are nowadays for the LGBTQ+ populations. 'Yeah', I think, 'Just like things are 'easy' for all non-white people because Black Panther was a huge hit and Migos sell out arenas.'
Interesting to see if she confirms her father's comments that she and Whitney were lovers at one point. Robyn stayed quiet for years because she wanted to be respectful to her late friend's legacy.
The way you just wrote that LMAOOOOQuote:
Originally Posted by PeaceNHarmony
Does it even matter anymore? We've been overwhelmed by all things Whitney of late. I for one can't take anymore about "Nippy" and her family! Give us a break, please.