March 4, 2005

No word on whether he gets to keep the advance . . .

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It was an deal that drew a lot of attention, and a few raised eyebrows, but now former CIA Director George Tenet has announced that he “is keeping any secrets he might have to share with the public to himself a little longer” and is postponing the publication of his memoir. According to a brief Associated Press wire story, Tenet has not said when to expect the book, originally planned for late this year or early in 2006. He released a statement saying, “An undertaking of such historical consequence simply requires more time to both do the extensive research and to gain the necessary perspective.”

Dennis Johnson is the founder of MobyLives, and the co-founder and co-publisher of Melville House.

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