Dee Dee Myers: White House History Comes to Town
Let’s talk politics.
When Dee Dee Myers served as White House Press Secretary from January 1993 to December 1994, the first two years of then-U.S. President Bill Clinton’s administration, she was not only the first woman to hold that position, but also the second youngest person ever, male or female, to function in that capacity. (The youngest White House Press Secretary in history was Ron Ziegler, who served during President Richard Nixon’s administration, from 1969–1974, starting at the ripe old age of 29; Myers was 31 when she began the job.)
In the years since that impressive achievement, Myers, currently a Washington, D.C.-based political commentator on NBC and MSNBC, has reportedly served the world in another way — as the presumed inspiration for no less than two characters in popular works of entertainment: President Josiah Bartlet’s White House Press Secretary C. J. Cregg on NBC’s now-defunct The West Wing and presidential campaign adviser Daisy Green in the novel and subsequent movie adaptation Primary Colors. The first character was played by actress Allison Janney on television and the second was portrayed by Maura Tierney in the feature film.
Last month, Harper published Myers’ autobiographical book Why Women Should Rule the World: A Memoir. The 288-page novel recounts pertinent events in her rise to such a public and successful career, not to mention the hurdles that other women have had to jump to accomplish a measure of greatness in their own lives.
Boston residents, particularly those of the female persuasion, are no doubt in for an empowering treat when the former White House insider makes a stop at Cambridge’s Brattle Theatre (40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, 617-876-6837) on Thursday, March 13. The event, sponsored by Harvard Book Store (1256 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, 617-661-1515), will focus on the title theme of Myers’ book as she and audience members contemplate what would likely happen if women did rule the world.
Myers has obviously thought long and hard about the possibility; thus, it’s not too farfetched to assume she believes the world would be better in many ways under those circumstances. If you’re curious to learn how and why, join other eager attendees on Thursday at 6pm EST for a little hypothetical discussion.
Entry to the event is just $5. Even better, tickets can be redeemed for $5 off the purchase price of one item either at the talk or at Harvard Book Store within one month of March 13. Purchase tickets at Harvard Book Store or by phone with a credit card at 617-661-1515.
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