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Shattered Glass Shattered Glass is a captivating movie delving into the real-life events surrounding the infamous

Shattered Glass

Shattered Glass is a captivating movie delving into the real-life events surrounding the infamous journalist Stephen Glass. Directed by Billy Ray and released in 2003, the film offers a thought-provoking exploration of ethics, journalism, and the consequences of deception.

Hayden Christensen delivers a remarkable performance as Stephen Glass, a talented young writer employed by The New Republic magazine. Joined by a talented cast, which includes Peter Sarsgaard as reporter Chuck Lane, Chloe Sevigny as editor Caitlin Avey, and Steve Zahn as fellow journalist Adam Penenberg, the story unfolds with a gripping intensity.

The movie revolves around Glass's rise and fall within the journalism world. Portrayed as a brilliant storyteller, he captivates his colleagues with his engaging articles filled with scandalous details and intriguing anecdotes. Glass becomes the rising star of The New Republic, capturing the attention of readers and colleagues alike.

However, as the saying goes, "the higher they climb, the harder they fall." Stephen Glass's success comes crashing down when Penenberg discovers that one of Glass's articles is fabricated. What starts as a mere suspicion quickly unravels into a web of lies and deceit.

Glass's fraudulent behavior becomes a subject of investigation by Lane, who gradually uncovers a series of lies that have infiltrated the pages of the magazine. His determination to uncover the truth and maintain the integrity of journalism sets the stage for an intense conflict between the two colleagues.

Shattered Glass effectively portrays the psychological turmoil faced by Glass as his deceit is exposed. Christensen's portrayal captures the vulnerability and desperation of a journalist desperately attempting to salvage his career. The audience is simultaneously torn between sympathy for Glass's plight and disdain for his actions.

The film raises questions regarding journalistic integrity and the responsibilities of writers to their readers. It serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us of the importance of fact-checking, accountability, and the dangers of unchecked ambition.

In addition to the captivating storytelling, the movie features an emotive score composed by Mychael Danna. The haunting melodies accentuate the tension and emotional weight of the narrative, immersing the audience in the tumultuous world of journalism and deception.

To further enhance your experience, you can play and download these sounds [insert relevant website link here]. By doing so, you can relive the powerful moments of the film or simply enjoy the moving soundtrack on its own.

In conclusion, Shattered Glass is a gripping film that explores the dark side of journalism through the remarkable performance of Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of honesty, integrity, and the consequences that dishonesty can bring. With its exceptional cast and thought-provoking narrative, Shattered Glass is an unforgettable cinematic experience that will leave you captivated until the closing credits.

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A few others we can`t seem to locate:
A few others we can`t seem to locate:
A great editor defends his writers...
A great editor defends his writers...
A major software company with one phone line?
A major software company with one phone line?
About 10, l think, including me.
About 10, l think, including me.
Adam Penenberg`s article appeared on line on May 10, 1998.
Adam Penenberg`s article appeared on line on May 10, 1998.
Adam, can you give a man a minute?
Adam, can you give a man a minute?
After ``Jukt,`` was that an M as in ``Micronics``?
After ``Jukt,`` was that an M as in ``Micronics``?
After Mike Tyson was disqualified...
After Mike Tyson was disqualified...
After they have the meeting...
After they have the meeting...
All l do is give people more reasons to assume l`m gay.
All l do is give people more reasons to assume l`m gay.
All l know is I was here. The conference was right here.
All l know is I was here. The conference was right here.
All l know is, l was here. All of us were right here.
All l know is, l was here. All of us were right here.
All right, let me get out of here, okay?
All right, let me get out of here, okay?
All right, Stephen, in light of all this...
All right, Stephen, in light of all this...
All right.
All right.
All right.
All right.
All right. Night, Steve.
All right. Night, Steve.
All this and classes.
All this and classes.
Am l speaking with Charles Lane?
Am l speaking with Charles Lane?
Amy...
Amy...
An online magazine going after a giant.
An online magazine going after a giant.
And everything we told the Forbes guys
And everything we told the Forbes guys
And get back to work, okay? The mailroom floor needs scrubbing.
And get back to work, okay? The mailroom floor needs scrubbing.
And he goes, ``l`m sorry, Steve. l gotta protect the magazine. l`m the editor.``
And he goes, ``l`m sorry, Steve. l gotta protect the magazine. l`m the editor.``
And he`s gyrating his hips like this: ``l want a Miata!
And he`s gyrating his hips like this: ``l want a Miata!
And how pissy does he get when you try to fact check one of his pieces?
And how pissy does he get when you try to fact check one of his pieces?
And l found this, too, on my fridge for some reason.
And l found this, too, on my fridge for some reason.
And l go, ``Chuck, what happened? l mean, why didn`t you back me up?``
And l go, ``Chuck, what happened? l mean, why didn`t you back me up?``
And l was doing the exact same thing you guys are doing:
And l was doing the exact same thing you guys are doing:
And l`ve got nothing on the National Assembly of Hackers or Frank Juliet.
And l`ve got nothing on the National Assembly of Hackers or Frank Juliet.
And none of my hackers knew of him.
And none of my hackers knew of him.
And now l`m at The New Republic.
And now l`m at The New Republic.
And see what happens when greatness is demanded of you?
And see what happens when greatness is demanded of you?
And that`s the thrill of working at The New Republic.
And that`s the thrill of working at The New Republic.
And that`s what hung him.
And that`s what hung him.
And the e mails were sent back no address or account closed.
And the e mails were sent back no address or account closed.
And the job, for the first time ever, began to feel like a job.
And the job, for the first time ever, began to feel like a job.
And the last of them was the biggest story l ever wrote.
And the last of them was the biggest story l ever wrote.
And the references in the article to Nevada law enforcement officials....
And the references in the article to Nevada law enforcement officials....
And the Wall Street investment house RVL...
And the Wall Street investment house RVL...
And then l can`t seem to find Joe Hiert`s number.
And then l can`t seem to find Joe Hiert`s number.
And then lying about it. And to Chuck of all people.
And then lying about it. And to Chuck of all people.
And these are supposed to be news stations.
And these are supposed to be news stations.
And throw in Penthouse.
And throw in Penthouse.
And we`ve come up with a list whose facts and sources...
And we`ve come up with a list whose facts and sources...
And when we do, we`re gonna need a comment from you.
And when we do, we`re gonna need a comment from you.
And when you`re of a more appropriate age...
And when you`re of a more appropriate age...
And you can`t take anything with you.
And you can`t take anything with you.
And you have to know what you`re good at.
And you have to know what you`re good at.
And you have to know what you`re good at.
And you have to know what you`re good at.
And you know what?
And you know what?
And you know what?
And you know what?
And you know, l can`t get there by myself.
And you know, l can`t get there by myself.
And you`re taking their word against mine?
And you`re taking their word against mine?
And, sweetie...
And, sweetie...
Apparently, the issue is rife with errors.
Apparently, the issue is rife with errors.
Are we off the record?
Are we off the record?
Are you at home, Steve?
Are you at home, Steve?
Are you mad at me?
Are you mad at me?
Are you sure you`re in the right building?
Are you sure you`re in the right building?
Because it was such a dumb place to squeeze into.
Because it was such a dumb place to squeeze into.
Because l just found it in my notes.
Because l just found it in my notes.
Because l met this kid named lan Restil.
Because l met this kid named lan Restil.
Because we blew it, Caitlin.
Because we blew it, Caitlin.
Because what you`re telling me is impossible, Chuck.
Because what you`re telling me is impossible, Chuck.
Biggest computer geek of all time.
Biggest computer geek of all time.
Bond traders, as a rule, do not have much time to loaf around.
Bond traders, as a rule, do not have much time to loaf around.
Bottom line is l`d like you guys to basically get lost, okay?
Bottom line is l`d like you guys to basically get lost, okay?
Building`s closed on Sunday.
Building`s closed on Sunday.
But believe me, Michael, Chuck doesn`t care about any of it.
But believe me, Michael, Chuck doesn`t care about any of it.
But he could be very hurt by what you guys publish. His career.
But he could be very hurt by what you guys publish. His career.
But it was a couple minutes before 3, lan looked like he was ready to cry...
But it was a couple minutes before 3, lan looked like he was ready to cry...
But l can`t remove him until l know who will be his replacement...
But l can`t remove him until l know who will be his replacement...
But l do find myself wondering, Stephen...
But l do find myself wondering, Stephen...
But l`m afraid that l`m gonna do something, okay?
But l`m afraid that l`m gonna do something, okay?
But l`m being unfair.
But l`m being unfair.
But l`m not going anywhere with you.
But l`m not going anywhere with you.
But on other pieces...
But on other pieces...
But Restil wanted him closer, so he slid his chair over.
But Restil wanted him closer, so he slid his chair over.
But the bill was blasted in The New Republic this week.
But the bill was blasted in The New Republic this week.
But there`s a kid here who basically just plainly screwed up, bigtime.
But there`s a kid here who basically just plainly screwed up, bigtime.
But they`re at home.
But they`re at home.
But they`re gonna go online with their piece tomorrow.
But they`re gonna go online with their piece tomorrow.
But this concerns the very field we cover.
But this concerns the very field we cover.
But we wanted to do a companion piece to it, sort of a day two story...
But we wanted to do a companion piece to it, sort of a day two story...
But we`re trying to handle it internally at this point.
But we`re trying to handle it internally at this point.
But you can`t
But you can`t
But you have to go.
But you have to go.
But you know the Uniform Computer Security Act in the Glass piece?
But you know the Uniform Computer Security Act in the Glass piece?
BY STEPHEN GLASS
BY STEPHEN GLASS
By the way, Glo, that lipstick is the bomb.
By the way, Glo, that lipstick is the bomb.
Caitlin...
Caitlin...
Call for you on three, sweetie. Someone from Policy Review.
Call for you on three, sweetie. Someone from Policy Review.
Call this number the same time l do, okay?
Call this number the same time l do, okay?
Can l ask you something?
Can l ask you something?
Can l take my Rolodex?
Can l take my Rolodex?
Can we have a talk here, just editor to editor?
Can we have a talk here, just editor to editor?
Can you do that?
Can you do that?
Chuck is not an editor. He`s barely even a writer.
Chuck is not an editor. He`s barely even a writer.
Chuck isn`t firing Steve...
Chuck isn`t firing Steve...
Chuck keeps a list in his head...
Chuck keeps a list in his head...
Chuck Lane has been chosen to replace me.
Chuck Lane has been chosen to replace me.
Chuck Lane now writes for the Washington Post.
Chuck Lane now writes for the Washington Post.
Chuck, l understand. l do.
Chuck, l understand. l do.
Chuck, please?
Chuck, please?
Chuck?
Chuck?
Chuck?
Chuck?
Chuck?
Chuck?
Chuck?
Chuck?
Chuck...
Chuck...
Come here, buddy.
Come here, buddy.
Come on, sweetheart. Yes, yes, yes.
Come on, sweetheart. Yes, yes, yes.
Come on.
Come on.
Completely off the record and really almost human being to human being?
Completely off the record and really almost human being to human being?
Computer hackers. You remember anything like that?
Computer hackers. You remember anything like that?
Contributing writer for Harper`s Magazine...
Contributing writer for Harper`s Magazine...
Cool.
Cool.
Criticism of the president`s program has been
Criticism of the president`s program has been
Damn straight!
Damn straight!
Dang.
Dang.
Did he say where he was going?
Did he say where he was going?
Did l do something wrong? Are you mad at me?
Did l do something wrong? Are you mad at me?
Did you ever cook a piece when l was your boss?
Did you ever cook a piece when l was your boss?
Did you ever get them directly?
Did you ever get them directly?
Did you ever lie to me?
Did you ever lie to me?
Did you see all those editors at the correspondents dinner?
Did you see all those editors at the correspondents dinner?
Do me a favor.
Do me a favor.
Do the suites at your hotels have minibars?
Do the suites at your hotels have minibars?
Do you see the irony?
Do you see the irony?
Do you still want that number for Jim Ghort?
Do you still want that number for Jim Ghort?
Do you understand that?
Do you understand that?
Do you?
Do you?
Do your notes have anything about the minibars? That would help.
Do your notes have anything about the minibars? That would help.
Don`t ask me why.
Don`t ask me why.
Don`t be thrown if all you hear is like a dark, deep, heavy breathing. lt`s
Don`t be thrown if all you hear is like a dark, deep, heavy breathing. lt`s
Don`t let me interrupt.
Don`t let me interrupt.
Don`t you know that?
Don`t you know that?
Drive safe, Alec.
Drive safe, Alec.
Drugs, binge drinking, hookers.... Gets pretty ugly.
Drugs, binge drinking, hookers.... Gets pretty ugly.
Editor?
Editor?
Every competitor.... They`re gonna pounce, and they should.
Every competitor.... They`re gonna pounce, and they should.
Every delegate under the age of 25...
Every delegate under the age of 25...
Every editor, the fact checkers, they all go through it one last time.
Every editor, the fact checkers, they all go through it one last time.
Every station on the radio is talking about it:
Every station on the radio is talking about it:
Everybody grinds to get the issue out. Nobody gets any sleep...
Everybody grinds to get the issue out. Nobody gets any sleep...
Excuse me, sir, can l help you?
Excuse me, sir, can l help you?
Excuse me, sir. Pardon me for interrupting.
Excuse me, sir. Pardon me for interrupting.
Fabricated pieces.
Fabricated pieces.
First of all, congratulations. l mean, everybody here just loved it.
First of all, congratulations. l mean, everybody here just loved it.
Forbes is gonna have all this too.
Forbes is gonna have all this too.
Forget it.
Forget it.
Friday, May 8, 1998
Friday, May 8, 1998
GEORGETOWN UNlVERSlTY LAW CENTER
GEORGETOWN UNlVERSlTY LAW CENTER
Get us a real heifer.
Get us a real heifer.
Give him the number.
Give him the number.
Give them a little less to live up to.
Give them a little less to live up to.
Go all the way back, because half of them ran when Mike was still here.
Go all the way back, because half of them ran when Mike was still here.
Go home, Steve. Your resignation will not be required.
Go home, Steve. Your resignation will not be required.
Go in and ask them yourself, Chuck.
Go in and ask them yourself, Chuck.
God couldn`t have written this any better.
God couldn`t have written this any better.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Good night.
Good night.
Good. Let`s cross the street.
Good. Let`s cross the street.
Gosh, Alec, l don`t know.
Gosh, Alec, l don`t know.
Grinding out pieces and then...
Grinding out pieces and then...
HACK HEAVEN By Stephen Glass
HACK HEAVEN By Stephen Glass
HACK HEAVEN By Stephen Glass
HACK HEAVEN By Stephen Glass
HARPER`S Rolling Stone THE NEW REPUBLlC
HARPER`S Rolling Stone THE NEW REPUBLlC
Have you noticed the way Steve`s phone has been ringing lately?
Have you noticed the way Steve`s phone has been ringing lately?
He and l lt hasn`t been working out for some time now, as you know.
He and l lt hasn`t been working out for some time now, as you know.
He asked me if l would drive him out to Dulles later tonight.
He asked me if l would drive him out to Dulles later tonight.
He claims the Omni Shoreham doesn`t even have minibars.
He claims the Omni Shoreham doesn`t even have minibars.
He doctored his notes, Lew. Just consider that for a second.
He doctored his notes, Lew. Just consider that for a second.
He got a little sloppy and lied to cover his tracks.
He got a little sloppy and lied to cover his tracks.
He hacked his way into the database of a company called Jukt Micronics...
He hacked his way into the database of a company called Jukt Micronics...
He hadn`t become editor yet.
He hadn`t become editor yet.
He handed us fiction after fiction, and we printed them all as fact.
He handed us fiction after fiction, and we printed them all as fact.
He hasn`t slept more than two hours in nine months.
He hasn`t slept more than two hours in nine months.
He just made it up.
He just made it up.
He just stopped talking to me.
He just stopped talking to me.
He knows how badly he messed up.
He knows how badly he messed up.
He knows you took it as a sign of disrespect instead of as a panic move.
He knows you took it as a sign of disrespect instead of as a panic move.
He lied to his editor. That`s supposed to offend you too.
He lied to his editor. That`s supposed to offend you too.
He wasn`t sure he`d be safe driving by himself.
He wasn`t sure he`d be safe driving by himself.
He won`t even pay to have real cards made.
He won`t even pay to have real cards made.
He`s a confused, distraught kid, obviously, Chuck.
He`s a confused, distraught kid, obviously, Chuck.
He`s a little scary.
He`s a little scary.
He`s concerned with any comment the magazine makes.
He`s concerned with any comment the magazine makes.
He`s just suspending him for two years.
He`s just suspending him for two years.
He`s made some pretty serious charges. We need to answer them.
He`s made some pretty serious charges. We need to answer them.
He`s Restil`s agent.
He`s Restil`s agent.
He`s up to 103.
He`s up to 103.
Hello?
Hello?
Hey, guys.
Hey, guys.
Hey, it`s basically finished, for the most part.
Hey, it`s basically finished, for the most part.
Hey?
Hey?
Hey.
Hey.
Hi, Stephen, this is Adam Penenberg from Forbes Digital Tool.
Hi, Stephen, this is Adam Penenberg from Forbes Digital Tool.
Hi.
Hi.
Hi.
Hi.
Hi. Front desk, please.
Hi. Front desk, please.
Hiert`s online all day long.
Hiert`s online all day long.
His reporting was sloppy, we know.
His reporting was sloppy, we know.
HlGHLAND PARK HlGH SCHOOL
HlGHLAND PARK HlGH SCHOOL
Honey, it`s George Sims.
Honey, it`s George Sims.
Hotel ballrooms, boring speeches, chicken dinners.
Hotel ballrooms, boring speeches, chicken dinners.
How about the commas in dates? Are we supposed to circle those too?
How about the commas in dates? Are we supposed to circle those too?
How about you?
How about you?
How are your studies coming?
How are your studies coming?
How could you make up characters...
How could you make up characters...
How if you wanted it cold, you`d have to put it on ice.
How if you wanted it cold, you`d have to put it on ice.
How many?
How many?
How you doing?
How you doing?
Jesus Christ! Do you have any idea how much shit we`re about to eat?
Jesus Christ! Do you have any idea how much shit we`re about to eat?
Jesus.
Jesus.
Jim Ghort was the guy who told me about the law enforcement officials.
Jim Ghort was the guy who told me about the law enforcement officials.
JOE HlERT Super Agent to Super Nerds
JOE HlERT Super Agent to Super Nerds
Journalism is about pursuing the truth...
Journalism is about pursuing the truth...
Journalism is just the art of capturing behavior.
Journalism is just the art of capturing behavior.
Jukt decided it`d be cheaper to hire him...
Jukt decided it`d be cheaper to hire him...
Jukt Micronics
Jukt Micronics
Jukt Micronics Search
Jukt Micronics Search
Julie Farthwork, Frank Juliet and lan Restil`s agent, Joe Hiert.
Julie Farthwork, Frank Juliet and lan Restil`s agent, Joe Hiert.
Just a day would give me enough time to go and find him.
Just a day would give me enough time to go and find him.
Just because...
Just because...
Just finished the piece on ethanol subsidies.
Just finished the piece on ethanol subsidies.
Just got a letter from David Keene. He ran the CPAC conference.
Just got a letter from David Keene. He ran the CPAC conference.
Just tell me.
Just tell me.
Kambiz just handed it to you.
Kambiz just handed it to you.
Keene was right, Michael.
Keene was right, Michael.
L already know all that.
L already know all that.
L called all the hackers l know...
L called all the hackers l know...
L can`t figure why this Penenberg guy would have such a hard time finding it.
L can`t figure why this Penenberg guy would have such a hard time finding it.
L can`t tell you what to print or not to print. You guys are journalists.
L can`t tell you what to print or not to print. You guys are journalists.
L can`t. l`m sorry.
L can`t. l`m sorry.
L checked names of every government employee quoted...
L checked names of every government employee quoted...
L checked on Jukt Micronics...
L checked on Jukt Micronics...
L couldn`t really tell, because he hung up so fast.
L couldn`t really tell, because he hung up so fast.
L did some terrible, terrible things.
L did some terrible, terrible things.
L didn`t do anything wrong, okay?
L didn`t do anything wrong, okay?
L didn`t do anything wrong. You saw my notes. Everything was in there.
L didn`t do anything wrong. You saw my notes. Everything was in there.
L didn`t know what to do.
L didn`t know what to do.
L didn`t mean to startle you. Thought you`d like some coffee.
L didn`t mean to startle you. Thought you`d like some coffee.
L didn`t. That was added by the copy desk.
L didn`t. That was added by the copy desk.
L don`t care.
L don`t care.
L don`t have a site. l don`t know about them.
L don`t have a site. l don`t know about them.
L don`t have time for this, actually. We`re trying to have an office party.
L don`t have time for this, actually. We`re trying to have an office party.
L don`t know if we`d still have a magazine at the end of the day.
L don`t know if we`d still have a magazine at the end of the day.
L don`t know much. Could they do that?
L don`t know much. Could they do that?
L don`t know what l was thinking.
L don`t know what l was thinking.
L don`t know what to say. lf you want me to resign, l will.
L don`t know what to say. lf you want me to resign, l will.
L don`t know, man, it seemed like a pretty good turnout to me.
L don`t know, man, it seemed like a pretty good turnout to me.
L don`t know, their outgoing voice mail message.
L don`t know, their outgoing voice mail message.
L don`t know.
L don`t know.
L don`t like the way you`re treating me. lt`s like you won`t even talk to me.
L don`t like the way you`re treating me. lt`s like you won`t even talk to me.
L don`t remember, how many people did you say were at this?
L don`t remember, how many people did you say were at this?
L don`t think he`ll survive. You don`t understand, we`re all he has.
L don`t think he`ll survive. You don`t understand, we`re all he has.
L don`t think l can eat this stuff every day.
L don`t think l can eat this stuff every day.
L don`t think Mr. Sims liked our piece that much.
L don`t think Mr. Sims liked our piece that much.
L don`t think you`re writing to your strengths.
L don`t think you`re writing to your strengths.
L find out what moves them, what scares them...
L find out what moves them, what scares them...
L find out what moves them, what scares them...
L find out what moves them, what scares them...
L forget his name. lt`s in my notes. Somebody smoked at this table.
L forget his name. lt`s in my notes. Somebody smoked at this table.
L get a busy signal. Hang up.
L get a busy signal. Hang up.
L got it.
L got it.
L got some new merchandise for your girlfriend.
L got some new merchandise for your girlfriend.
L got tricked. l got fooled, l`m sorry. What are you being so mad for?
L got tricked. l got fooled, l`m sorry. What are you being so mad for?
L got you some gum.
L got you some gum.
L guess l got him mixed up with another source.
L guess l got him mixed up with another source.
L guess l just saw all those little bottles and l made an assumption...
L guess l just saw all those little bottles and l made an assumption...
L guess you already have our number. Thank you.
L guess you already have our number. Thank you.
L had a description of it from so many sources, l thought l had it solid.
L had a description of it from so many sources, l thought l had it solid.
L have no idea.
L have no idea.
L have no interest in embarrassing you or The New Republic.
L have no interest in embarrassing you or The New Republic.
L have to say, Stephen, this looks very suspicious to me.
L have to say, Stephen, this looks very suspicious to me.
L just checked all 50. No such act.
L just checked all 50. No such act.
L just didn`t know what to do.
L just didn`t know what to do.
L just got done reading your hacker article.
L just got done reading your hacker article.
L just got off the phone with Stephen. He sounds horrible.
L just got off the phone with Stephen. He sounds horrible.
L just panicked.
L just panicked.
L just thought l should draw your attention to that.
L just thought l should draw your attention to that.
L just thought that if l could get everybody off my back...
L just thought that if l could get everybody off my back...
L just want you to tell me the truth, Steve.
L just want you to tell me the truth, Steve.
L just wanted to see if you`d read it yet, and it was sitting right here.
L just wanted to see if you`d read it yet, and it was sitting right here.
L just....
L just....
L know a little bit of libel law.
L know a little bit of libel law.
L know you can`t admit guilt of any kind...
L know you can`t admit guilt of any kind...
L know you don`t.
L know you don`t.
L know.
L know.
L know. l`m not saying that they weren`t.
L know. l`m not saying that they weren`t.
L know. lt`s only nights. l wouldn`t have to stop working or anything.
L know. lt`s only nights. l wouldn`t have to stop working or anything.
L managed to convince the screener that l was a behavioral psychologist...
L managed to convince the screener that l was a behavioral psychologist...
L may have to kill myself.
L may have to kill myself.
L mean, l`m over.
L mean, l`m over.
L mean, lately, it`s everyone.
L mean, lately, it`s everyone.
L mean, The New York Times Magazine.
L mean, The New York Times Magazine.
L mean, the one guy who`s hated me all along.
L mean, the one guy who`s hated me all along.
L mean, we don`t want a bunch of teenagers getting ulcers, do we?
L mean, we don`t want a bunch of teenagers getting ulcers, do we?
L mean, you know, George is such a dignified publication.
L mean, you know, George is such a dignified publication.
L messed up. l made a huge error.
L messed up. l made a huge error.
L record what people do.
L record what people do.
L record what people do.
L record what people do.
L said l was sorry.
L said l was sorry.
L saw them. No, there were little bottles of booze all over the room.
L saw them. No, there were little bottles of booze all over the room.
L see.
L see.
L see.
L see.
L suppose l could.
L suppose l could.
L think he meant ``don`t want to talk to you.``
L think he meant ``don`t want to talk to you.``
L think it`s the people you find, their quirks, their flaws...
L think it`s the people you find, their quirks, their flaws...
L think l have to quit. Caitlin
L think l have to quit. Caitlin
L think so. No, l`m sure. Why?
L think so. No, l`m sure. Why?
L think the address was garbled. We can`t find the site.
L think the address was garbled. We can`t find the site.
L thought l was gonna have to explain all this to you.
L thought l was gonna have to explain all this to you.
L told the guy l`d done all this extensive research...
L told the guy l`d done all this extensive research...
L told you, it`s my parents, okay? They never shut up about it.
L told you, it`s my parents, okay? They never shut up about it.
L told you, l do not respond to, ``Are you mad at me?``
L told you, l do not respond to, ``Are you mad at me?``
L told you, nobody knows where he is.
L told you, nobody knows where he is.
L want a lifetime subscription to Playboy.
L want a lifetime subscription to Playboy.
L want a Miata.
L want a Miata.
L want you out of here.
L want you out of here.
L want you to tell me what happened.
L want you to tell me what happened.
L was at the table with these guys.
L was at the table with these guys.
L was just getting some coffee.
L was just getting some coffee.
L was just wondering, did you get a call...
L was just wondering, did you get a call...
L was looking all over at home.
L was looking all over at home.
L was looking through your mail. You should be pissed at me.
L was looking through your mail. You should be pissed at me.
L was so sloppy, trusting my sources like that.
L was so sloppy, trusting my sources like that.
L went through every search engine on the web. No matches found.
L went through every search engine on the web. No matches found.
L wonder why you`d wanna stray from the things you do so well.
L wonder why you`d wanna stray from the things you do so well.
L would hope if l made the mistakes he made...
L would hope if l made the mistakes he made...
L would trust you guys know better than me.
L would trust you guys know better than me.
L`d like to pause. You can`t really go into journalism...
L`d like to pause. You can`t really go into journalism...
L`d like to speak to George Sims, if l could.
L`d like to speak to George Sims, if l could.
L`d like you to step in for him, Chuck. l`d like you to become editor.
L`d like you to step in for him, Chuck. l`d like you to become editor.
L`d resign before l`d let you bully them like that again, and l will.
L`d resign before l`d let you bully them like that again, and l will.
L`ll be in New York tomorrow. We`ll go over all this in detail.
L`ll be in New York tomorrow. We`ll go over all this in detail.
L`ll take him.
L`ll take him.
L`m afraid of what l`m gonna do.
L`m afraid of what l`m gonna do.
L`m going to read to you a list of suspicious titles, one by one.
L`m going to read to you a list of suspicious titles, one by one.
L`m gonna be going down to Port au Prince for a few days.
L`m gonna be going down to Port au Prince for a few days.
L`m gonna have to think about this and discuss it with Catarina.
L`m gonna have to think about this and discuss it with Catarina.
L`m in a bit of an uncomfortable situation...
L`m in a bit of an uncomfortable situation...
L`m in the middle of a file.
L`m in the middle of a file.
L`m looking into it.
L`m looking into it.
L`m not a criminal, Chuck.
L`m not a criminal, Chuck.
L`m not angry, Marty, l`m embarrassed for you.
L`m not angry, Marty, l`m embarrassed for you.
L`m not even sure if l`m gonna finish it.
L`m not even sure if l`m gonna finish it.
L`m not going anywhere with you.
L`m not going anywhere with you.
L`m not worried about me or the magazine. That`s fair.
L`m not worried about me or the magazine. That`s fair.
L`m not your kindergarten teacher.
L`m not your kindergarten teacher.
L`m not. lt`s probably nothing. Send it to my voice mail.
L`m not. lt`s probably nothing. Send it to my voice mail.
L`m really not.
L`m really not.
L`m really sorry to bother you, but it seemed important.
L`m really sorry to bother you, but it seemed important.
L`m really sorry.
L`m really sorry.
L`m so dead.
L`m so dead.
L`m so sorry, Chuck.
L`m so sorry, Chuck.
L`m sorry about what happened when he left.
L`m sorry about what happened when he left.
L`m sorry l yelled at you back there.
L`m sorry l yelled at you back there.
L`m sorry, but we have an obligation to get our facts straight.
L`m sorry, but we have an obligation to get our facts straight.
L`m sorry, they don`t want the whole journalistic responsibility speech.
L`m sorry, they don`t want the whole journalistic responsibility speech.
L`m sorry, we`ll have to finish this later.
L`m sorry, we`ll have to finish this later.
L`m sorry.
L`m sorry.
L`m sorry. We`ve just spoken a million times now.
L`m sorry. We`ve just spoken a million times now.
L`m starting the piece on Haiti...
L`m starting the piece on Haiti...
L`m such an idiot.
L`m such an idiot.
L`m suggesting that there might be facets that you`re not considering.
L`m suggesting that there might be facets that you`re not considering.
L`m sure that it`s not personal.
L`m sure that it`s not personal.
L`m sure they have cameras, and they`re gonna check them.
L`m sure they have cameras, and they`re gonna check them.
L`m to be out of the building by 5 p.m.
L`m to be out of the building by 5 p.m.
L`m trying to spare you a spanking, David.
L`m trying to spare you a spanking, David.
L`ve loved every second of this.
L`ve loved every second of this.
Lan even put on a jacket.
Lan even put on a jacket.
Lan Restil Jim Ghort ``Big Bad Bionic Boy``
Lan Restil Jim Ghort ``Big Bad Bionic Boy``
Lan Restil`s agent, Joe Hiert.
Lan Restil`s agent, Joe Hiert.
Leave it off.
Leave it off.
Let me explain. A year ago, Chuck Lane and l were peers.
Let me explain. A year ago, Chuck Lane and l were peers.
Let me guess, he`s on you again about a redesign.
Let me guess, he`s on you again about a redesign.
Let me remind you, Steve...
Let me remind you, Steve...
Let`s do it in private.
Let`s do it in private.
Let`s get the harpoon !
Let`s get the harpoon !
Let's just get this done, okay?
Let's just get this done, okay?
Lf an article`s on ethanol subsidies...
Lf an article`s on ethanol subsidies...
Lf he were a stranger, a guy you were doing a piece about...
Lf he were a stranger, a guy you were doing a piece about...
Lf l don`t go, they won`t let me be a journalist.
Lf l don`t go, they won`t let me be a journalist.
Lf l hadn`t been at the dentist, it`d be me about to get famous.
Lf l hadn`t been at the dentist, it`d be me about to get famous.
Lf l were to throw a party...
Lf l were to throw a party...
Lf that will help you, l`ll say it.
Lf that will help you, l`ll say it.
Lf they stoop any lower...
Lf they stoop any lower...
Lf we can find Hiert, l can back them off for a day or two.
Lf we can find Hiert, l can back them off for a day or two.
Lf you don`t have it cold, you don`t turn it in, ever.
Lf you don`t have it cold, you don`t turn it in, ever.
Lf you don`t help me, l won`t send it in.
Lf you don`t help me, l won`t send it in.
Lf you feel you`re a danger to yourself, you can sit down...
Lf you feel you`re a danger to yourself, you can sit down...
Lf you raise an objection to a particular title...
Lf you raise an objection to a particular title...
Lf you remain silent, we`ll assume that piece is fabricated...
Lf you remain silent, we`ll assume that piece is fabricated...
Lf you wanna make this about Mike, l don`t give a shit.
Lf you wanna make this about Mike, l don`t give a shit.
Lf you want me to say that l made it up, l will.
Lf you want me to say that l made it up, l will.
Lf you`re even a little bit humble...
Lf you`re even a little bit humble...
Lf your article`s good, it`ll make it better.
Lf your article`s good, it`ll make it better.
Lf your article`s shaky, you`re in for a long week.
Lf your article`s shaky, you`re in for a long week.
Lf your son`s not a doctor or lawyer, you`re nothing.
Lf your son`s not a doctor or lawyer, you`re nothing.
Ln April of 2003, he was killed while covering Operation lraqi Freedom.
Ln April of 2003, he was killed while covering Operation lraqi Freedom.
Ln May of 1998, its staff was comprised of 15 writer/editors.
Ln May of 1998, its staff was comprised of 15 writer/editors.
Ln May of 2003, he published his first novel, ``The Fabulist``...
Ln May of 2003, he published his first novel, ``The Fabulist``...
Ln May, the editors of The New Republic Magazine....
Ln May, the editors of The New Republic Magazine....
Look at me...
Look at me...
Look, everything that l`m working on is so...
Look, everything that l`m working on is so...
Look, if you were calling for a comment on your story...
Look, if you were calling for a comment on your story...
Look, l think it`s good that you tried this.
Look, l think it`s good that you tried this.
Look, l`m gonna need to have your security key.
Look, l`m gonna need to have your security key.
Looked like a hundred, might`ve been two. lt`s in my notes.
Looked like a hundred, might`ve been two. lt`s in my notes.
Looks like we have the Jukt website up now.
Looks like we have the Jukt website up now.
Lost in the desert looking for a tree.
Lost in the desert looking for a tree.
Ls anyone interested in hackers?
Ls anyone interested in hackers?
Ls everyone in the conference room?
Ls everyone in the conference room?
Ls it pronounced ``juked`` or ``jukked``?
Ls it pronounced ``juked`` or ``jukked``?
Ls that clear to everyone?
Ls that clear to everyone?
Ls that the kind of magazine you`d run?
Ls that the kind of magazine you`d run?
Lsn`t it?
Lsn`t it?
Lt didn`t seem strange before, but clearly there are problems.
Lt didn`t seem strange before, but clearly there are problems.
Lt happens. They`ll print a retraction, and that`ll be that.
Lt happens. They`ll print a retraction, and that`ll be that.
Lt has been a fixture of American political commentary ever since.
Lt has been a fixture of American political commentary ever since.
Lt is with great frustration that we read the article ``Hack Heaven``....
Lt is with great frustration that we read the article ``Hack Heaven``....
Lt looks like a site that was created to fool someone.
Lt looks like a site that was created to fool someone.
Lt might be tough to put you in touch directly...
Lt might be tough to put you in touch directly...
Lt was the Cannon Building. You had it as Russell. l fixed it.
Lt was the Cannon Building. You had it as Russell. l fixed it.
Lt was the chairman from Jukt, Restil, Restil`s mother and Restil`s agent.
Lt was the chairman from Jukt, Restil, Restil`s mother and Restil`s agent.
Lt was the monthly gathering...
Lt was the monthly gathering...
Lt`ll be two or three days before l tell him.
Lt`ll be two or three days before l tell him.
Lt`ll have to remain between us till then. Would that be a problem?
Lt`ll have to remain between us till then. Would that be a problem?
Lt`s a hell of a story.
Lt`s a hell of a story.
Lt`s a little funny.
Lt`s a little funny.
Lt`s a phone number for Jukt Micronics.
Lt`s a phone number for Jukt Micronics.
Lt`s actually his voice on the answering machine.
Lt`s actually his voice on the answering machine.
Lt`s all crap. l can trace it. l`ll find it all billed to you
Lt`s all crap. l can trace it. l`ll find it all billed to you
Lt`s Charles Lane from The New Republic in Washington D.C.
Lt`s Charles Lane from The New Republic in Washington D.C.
Lt`s fine.
Lt`s fine.
Lt`s funny.
Lt`s funny.
Lt`s good to stretch.
Lt`s good to stretch.
Lt`s indefensible.
Lt`s indefensible.
Lt`s just l`m increasingly beginning to believe that l`ve been duped.
Lt`s just l`m increasingly beginning to believe that l`ve been duped.
Lt`s just that this New Republic piece is a fucking sieve.
Lt`s just that this New Republic piece is a fucking sieve.
Lt`s kind of stupid, l know. lt`s silly. l`ll probably just kill it.
Lt`s kind of stupid, l know. lt`s silly. l`ll probably just kill it.
Lt`s my loyalty to you that he`s punishing me for.
Lt`s my loyalty to you that he`s punishing me for.
Lt`s not like you found this story yourself.
Lt`s not like you found this story yourself.
Lt`s only relevant if said person has been out of the public eye.
Lt`s only relevant if said person has been out of the public eye.
Lt`s probably nothing.
Lt`s probably nothing.
Lt`s pronounced ``give me back my article.``
Lt`s pronounced ``give me back my article.``
Lt`s really not that big a deal. You got fooled by a source.
Lt`s really not that big a deal. You got fooled by a source.
Lt`s really silly, l know.
Lt`s really silly, l know.
Lt`s somewhere, l know. l`ll get that tomorrow.
Lt`s somewhere, l know. l`ll get that tomorrow.
Lt`s strayed from the traditions that make it great...
Lt`s strayed from the traditions that make it great...
Lt`s the fundamental nature of the magazine, Lew.
Lt`s the fundamental nature of the magazine, Lew.
Lt`s true, journalism is hard work. Everybody`s under pressure.
Lt`s true, journalism is hard work. Everybody`s under pressure.
Lt`s true.
Lt`s true.
Lt`s what editors do.
Lt`s what editors do.
MAlN TlTLE
MAlN TlTLE
Marty looks at it too.
Marty looks at it too.
Marty Peretz. Our boss.
Marty Peretz. Our boss.
Marty told us to circle all the commas in the last issue...
Marty told us to circle all the commas in the last issue...
Marty, have you thought about the impact this might have on the staff?
Marty, have you thought about the impact this might have on the staff?
Meanwhile, Restil`s agent claims a client list of over 300...
Meanwhile, Restil`s agent claims a client list of over 300...
Melanie, can l get some copies, please?
Melanie, can l get some copies, please?
Michael Kelly was editing the magazine then.
Michael Kelly was editing the magazine then.
Michael Kelly was that kind of editor. He had that kind of courage.
Michael Kelly was that kind of editor. He had that kind of courage.
Michael Kelly went on to become editor of The Atlantic Monthly.
Michael Kelly went on to become editor of The Atlantic Monthly.
Michael.kelly@nationaljourn
Michael.kelly@nationaljourn
Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield.
Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield.
Monday, May 11, 1998
Monday, May 11, 1998
MONlCONDOMS
MONlCONDOMS
Morning.
Morning.
Mr. Sims, thank you for calling me back
Mr. Sims, thank you for calling me back
My hope for you, though, is that once...
My hope for you, though, is that once...
Nevada law enforcement officials big time software firm called Jukt
Nevada law enforcement officials big time software firm called Jukt
Next up. Amy?
Next up. Amy?
No one by that name was ever registered with the NBA.
No one by that name was ever registered with the NBA.
No, have a seat. 650, is that Palo Alto?
No, have a seat. 650, is that Palo Alto?
No, it was an N, as in ``not working.``
No, it was an N, as in ``not working.``
No, it`s the worst thing l ever wrote. That`s horrible.
No, it`s the worst thing l ever wrote. That`s horrible.
No, l just need the phone numbers.
No, l just need the phone numbers.
No, l really, really liked it.
No, l really, really liked it.
No, man, conservatism`s dead.
No, man, conservatism`s dead.
No, Silicon Valley.
No, Silicon Valley.
No, Sims is a real guy. l`ve talked to him a million times.
No, Sims is a real guy. l`ve talked to him a million times.
No, what?
No, what?
No?
No?
No.
No.
No. Absolutely not.
No. Absolutely not.
No. l always left messages and spoke to them when they called back.
No. l always left messages and spoke to them when they called back.
No. l didn`t mean to imply that l had been.
No. l didn`t mean to imply that l had been.
None of the Glass sources were listed.
None of the Glass sources were listed.
Not in Highland Park.
Not in Highland Park.
Not suspended, fired.
Not suspended, fired.
Nothing. l even tried lan Restil himself.
Nothing. l even tried lan Restil himself.
Now who`s gonna hire me?
Now who`s gonna hire me?
Now, most of you will start out as interns somewhere...
Now, most of you will start out as interns somewhere...
Obviously, he needs some help.
Obviously, he needs some help.
Of course l`m putting it in.
Of course l`m putting it in.
Of course not. You`d dig, and you`d bury him!
Of course not. You`d dig, and you`d bury him!
Of course you did.
Of course you did.
Of course, if you weren`t so distracted by your classes....
Of course, if you weren`t so distracted by your classes....
Of course, of course. Listen
Of course, of course. Listen
Of course.
Of course.
Oh, God, l`m sorry, Stephen.
Oh, God, l`m sorry, Stephen.
Oh, my God.
Oh, my God.
Oh, shit.
Oh, shit.
Oh, yeah?
Oh, yeah?
Oh, yeah. l`m sorry.
Oh, yeah. l`m sorry.
Oh, you know what it was?
Oh, you know what it was?
Okay, go in and see if they would serve a party that came in at 2:58...
Okay, go in and see if they would serve a party that came in at 2:58...
Okay, l feel really attacked.
Okay, l feel really attacked.
Okay, let`s not overdo it.
Okay, let`s not overdo it.
Okay, moving right along. Chuck. What do you have for us?
Okay, moving right along. Chuck. What do you have for us?
Okay, thank you very much.
Okay, thank you very much.
Okay, thanks.
Okay, thanks.
Okay, well.... l gotta get back to work.
Okay, well.... l gotta get back to work.
Okay?
Okay?
Okay?
Okay?
Okay? And l wanted the piece to have an eyewitness feel to it for color.
Okay? And l wanted the piece to have an eyewitness feel to it for color.
Okay? l`m....
Okay? l`m....
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay.
Okay. Hey, thanks, Stephen.
Okay. Hey, thanks, Stephen.
Okay. l`ll get Aaron and Rob into it and start the fact check again.
Okay. l`ll get Aaron and Rob into it and start the fact check again.
Okay. Let me take you through the life of your typical piece...
Okay. Let me take you through the life of your typical piece...
Okay. My notes are at home. l can be back in 20 minutes. ls that too long?
Okay. My notes are at home. l can be back in 20 minutes. ls that too long?
Okay. Okay, l`m trying to keep cool about all this.
Okay. Okay, l`m trying to keep cool about all this.
Okay. Thank you.
Okay. Thank you.
On a story like that, your notes are crucial.
On a story like that, your notes are crucial.
Once they`re satisfied, the pages are reprinted, and it happens again.
Once they`re satisfied, the pages are reprinted, and it happens again.
One portion of it was structured in a way that....
One portion of it was structured in a way that....
One trader is now testing a hand held urinal...
One trader is now testing a hand held urinal...
Outstanding!
Outstanding!
Over there.
Over there.
Patriotic profits will have a hard time...
Patriotic profits will have a hard time...
PEDDLlNG POPPY
PEDDLlNG POPPY
People at the dinner, how many?
People at the dinner, how many?
People want photographs, they can buy Newsweek.
People want photographs, they can buy Newsweek.
Pick us off one by one...
Pick us off one by one...
Pictures.
Pictures.
Please leave a message.
Please leave a message.
Please leave a message.
Please leave a message.
Please leave a message.
Please leave a message.
Please, okay?
Please, okay?
Presidents, lawmakers
Presidents, lawmakers
Pretty standard stuff.
Pretty standard stuff.
Pull the goddamn car over.
Pull the goddamn car over.
Ready? Go.
Ready? Go.
Really? Because l`ve e mailed them about a million times each.
Really? Because l`ve e mailed them about a million times each.
Restil sat here. His mother was on his left. Hiert
Restil sat here. His mother was on his left. Hiert
Restil`s just laying out all of his demands.
Restil`s just laying out all of his demands.
Right there.
Right there.
Rob and Aaron would kill you over that kind of stuff.
Rob and Aaron would kill you over that kind of stuff.
SEND TO:
SEND TO:
Sending...
Sending...
She says, ``l didn`t invite Vernon Jordan that evening...
She says, ``l didn`t invite Vernon Jordan that evening...
She`s a little quirky.
She`s a little quirky.
Shit.
Shit.
Should l...? l`ll give you some privacy.
Should l...? l`ll give you some privacy.
Show me the money!
Show me the money!
Show me the money!``
Show me the money!``
Shut him up.
Shut him up.
Sims is so hands on...
Sims is so hands on...
Sims sat here. He had a lawyer next to him.
Sims sat here. He had a lawyer next to him.
So Chuck took over.
So Chuck took over.
So easy, in fact, it`s incredible.
So easy, in fact, it`s incredible.
So given everything that`s happened...
So given everything that`s happened...
So l called 411, every area code in the state.
So l called 411, every area code in the state.
So l just got off the phone with Marty...
So l just got off the phone with Marty...
So l said l`d been there myself.
So l said l`d been there myself.
So l said, ``Network news, network news....
So l said, ``Network news, network news....
So l`m dead, pretty much.
So l`m dead, pretty much.
So now l`m on it.
So now l`m on it.
So on Tuesday l started calling a few, and finally l got through to one...
So on Tuesday l started calling a few, and finally l got through to one...
So suspend him for a couple months, but let`s not bury him.
So suspend him for a couple months, but let`s not bury him.
So then Restil`s mother insisted that we move to one farther away.
So then Restil`s mother insisted that we move to one farther away.
So they went to a restaurant for dinner with some of lan`s hacker friends.
So they went to a restaurant for dinner with some of lan`s hacker friends.
So we hang up after he`s basically let these guys interrogate me for an hour.
So we hang up after he`s basically let these guys interrogate me for an hour.
So you bring a coworker lunch if he`s under deadline.
So you bring a coworker lunch if he`s under deadline.
So....
So....
Some of them were virgins, and l wanted to keep it that way.``
Some of them were virgins, and l wanted to keep it that way.``
Some reporters think political content makes a story memorable.
Some reporters think political content makes a story memorable.
Someone from Harper`s.
Someone from Harper`s.
Sorry about that one.
Sorry about that one.
Sorry about that. Did the fax come through okay?
Sorry about that. Did the fax come through okay?
Sorry if l`m beaming, but l was his journalistic muse.
Sorry if l`m beaming, but l was his journalistic muse.
Sorry, his mother was on his right. Hiert sat there.
Sorry, his mother was on his right. Hiert sat there.
Sorry, Mrs. Duke. l know how you feel about clarity.
Sorry, Mrs. Duke. l know how you feel about clarity.
Sorry?
Sorry?
Sort of a prick, you think?
Sort of a prick, you think?
Sounds familiar.
Sounds familiar.
Spring Breakdown
Spring Breakdown
Spring Breakdown
Spring Breakdown
Stephen Glass
Stephen Glass
Stephen?
Stephen?
Steve, it won`t hurt your career.
Steve, it won`t hurt your career.
Steve, l have to ask you something.
Steve, l have to ask you something.
Steve, l`m gonna call it a night, but thanks for having me.
Steve, l`m gonna call it a night, but thanks for having me.
Steve!
Steve!
Steve?
Steve?
Steve?
Steve?
Steve.
Steve.
Steve.
Steve.
Steve....
Steve....
Steve....
Steve....
Stop pitching, Steve. lt`s over.
Stop pitching, Steve. lt`s over.
Supposed to be under debate in 21 state legislatures?
Supposed to be under debate in 21 state legislatures?
Sure, go ahead.
Sure, go ahead.
Sure. Sounds like a party.
Sure. Sounds like a party.
Thank you, Stephen. You`re going to make me look very, very smart.
Thank you, Stephen. You`re going to make me look very, very smart.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thanks for backing me.
Thanks for backing me.
Thanks, doll.
Thanks, doll.
Thanks, Lew.
Thanks, Lew.
Thanks, Michael.
Thanks, Michael.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Thanks. Thank you. Thank you.
Thanks. Thank you. Thank you.
That doesn`t seem credible to me.
That doesn`t seem credible to me.
That is, that they were always calling me....
That is, that they were always calling me....
That June, The New Republic printed an apology to its readers...
That June, The New Republic printed an apology to its readers...
That means it stays on the list of suspicious pieces.
That means it stays on the list of suspicious pieces.
That stuff was off the record, and your reporter knows it. That Glass guy.
That stuff was off the record, and your reporter knows it. That Glass guy.
That`s a bit of a hard act to follow.
That`s a bit of a hard act to follow.
That`s a good question. l guess you have to know his mom.
That`s a good question. l guess you have to know his mom.
That`s an amazing privilege and a huge responsibility.
That`s an amazing privilege and a huge responsibility.
That`s his email address if you want to write him yourself.
That`s his email address if you want to write him yourself.
That`s that show that`s on between those Fixodent commercials, right?``
That`s that show that`s on between those Fixodent commercials, right?``
That`s the URL to their website.
That`s the URL to their website.
That`s unbelievable.
That`s unbelievable.
That`s weird.
That`s weird.
That`s what this is. Of course.
That`s what this is. Of course.
That`s why he`s so set on killing me now.
That`s why he`s so set on killing me now.
That`s why the Restils only stayed a few minutes.
That`s why the Restils only stayed a few minutes.
The chairman`s name is George Sims.
The chairman`s name is George Sims.
The facts of most pieces can be checked...
The facts of most pieces can be checked...
The fatter the better. Bad acne would be a bonus.
The fatter the better. Bad acne would be a bonus.
The Forbes guys want to talk to us again.
The Forbes guys want to talk to us again.
The Fritos are running dangerously low. l`ll be right back.
The Fritos are running dangerously low. l`ll be right back.
The good news is, reporters like that make it easy to distinguish yourself.
The good news is, reporters like that make it easy to distinguish yourself.
The great comma debate is history...
The great comma debate is history...
The guys from Forbes were putting pressure on me.
The guys from Forbes were putting pressure on me.
The hacker conference was near here, right?
The hacker conference was near here, right?
The lawyers have asked us to tone down the cover on Serbia.
The lawyers have asked us to tone down the cover on Serbia.
The minibar is open, and empty bottles of booze...
The minibar is open, and empty bottles of booze...
The New Republic Magazine was first published in 1914.
The New Republic Magazine was first published in 1914.
THE NEW REPUBLlC
THE NEW REPUBLlC
THE NEW REPUBLlC AN APOLOG Y TO OUR READERS
THE NEW REPUBLlC AN APOLOG Y TO OUR READERS
The offices of Forbes Digital (New York City)
The offices of Forbes Digital (New York City)
The only one was ``Hack Heaven.`` He told me that.
The only one was ``Hack Heaven.`` He told me that.
The other night, l went to dinner with this guy from The Post.
The other night, l went to dinner with this guy from The Post.
The part he`s most upset about is lying to you, Chuck.
The part he`s most upset about is lying to you, Chuck.
The point is, l haven`t earned that kind of loyalty
The point is, l haven`t earned that kind of loyalty
The rest of the staff, the way they feel about him.
The rest of the staff, the way they feel about him.
The snobbiest rag in the business, in flight magazine of Air Force One...
The snobbiest rag in the business, in flight magazine of Air Force One...
The thing with George Sims...
The thing with George Sims...
The things you did were fireable offenses.
The things you did were fireable offenses.
The tone of the magazine, l think it`s gotten too nasty.
The tone of the magazine, l think it`s gotten too nasty.
The truth is l wrote 14 pieces while Chuck was editing the magazine.
The truth is l wrote 14 pieces while Chuck was editing the magazine.
The voice you heard on the telephone...
The voice you heard on the telephone...
The Washington Post, The New Republic, The Boston Globe
The Washington Post, The New Republic, The Boston Globe
The way he laughs whenever Marty tells a joke in the meetings.
The way he laughs whenever Marty tells a joke in the meetings.
The young conservatives piece, the mini bottles....
The young conservatives piece, the mini bottles....
Their median age was 26.
Their median age was 26.
Then it goes back on paper, back to the writer, back to the copy editor...
Then it goes back on paper, back to the writer, back to the copy editor...
Then it goes through a fact check, where every fact...
Then it goes through a fact check, where every fact...
Then it goes to a copy editor, where it is scrutinized once again.
Then it goes to a copy editor, where it is scrutinized once again.
Then it goes to a second editor, and the writer revises it again.
Then it goes to a second editor, and the writer revises it again.
Then it goes to lawyers who apply their burdens of proof.
Then it goes to lawyers who apply their burdens of proof.
Then it would get too watery. Don`t you remember?
Then it would get too watery. Don`t you remember?
Then production lays it out in column inches and type.
Then production lays it out in column inches and type.
Then Restil jumps up on a table, and he`s like:
Then Restil jumps up on a table, and he`s like:
Then, the next thing l know, we`re standing on the corner of 18th and T...
Then, the next thing l know, we`re standing on the corner of 18th and T...
There are 16,800 magazines in this country...
There are 16,800 magazines in this country...
There are also political considerations to take into account here:
There are also political considerations to take into account here:
There are good editors, there are bad editors. You`ll have both.
There are good editors, there are bad editors. You`ll have both.
There are some files. l have to put them on a disk.
There are some files. l have to put them on a disk.
There does appear to be a state in the Union named Nevada.
There does appear to be a state in the Union named Nevada.
There really is a George Sims. l`ve spoken to him a million times.
There really is a George Sims. l`ve spoken to him a million times.
There were no matches for ``Jukt Micronics``
There were no matches for ``Jukt Micronics``
There`s a catch, of course. Mike doesn`t know any of this yet.
There`s a catch, of course. Mike doesn`t know any of this yet.
There`s a conference call at 9 a.m.
There`s a conference call at 9 a.m.
There`s a hole in the fact checking system, a big one.
There`s a hole in the fact checking system, a big one.
There`s a lot about it that l liked.
There`s a lot about it that l liked.
There`s been so much pressure.
There`s been so much pressure.
There`s no listing for a company called Jukt Micronics.
There`s no listing for a company called Jukt Micronics.
There`s no listing for the kid in D.C., Virginia, Maryland....
There`s no listing for the kid in D.C., Virginia, Maryland....
There`s no record of him ever attending a public school before.
There`s no record of him ever attending a public school before.
There`s no record of taxes ever being paid by a company called Jukt.
There`s no record of taxes ever being paid by a company called Jukt.
There`s no way l`ll be able to work for him.
There`s no way l`ll be able to work for him.
There`s so many showoffs in journalism...
There`s so many showoffs in journalism...
These are all my notes.
These are all my notes.
These Forbes guys wanna come down on you.
These Forbes guys wanna come down on you.
These guys don`t want policy pieces anymore.
These guys don`t want policy pieces anymore.
These people work grueling hours for meager pay.
These people work grueling hours for meager pay.
They already have our number.
They already have our number.
They can.
They can.
They deserve a thank you...
They deserve a thank you...
They do buy Newsweek, and Time and U.S. News & World Report...
They do buy Newsweek, and Time and U.S. News & World Report...
They don`t have minibars at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.
They don`t have minibars at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.
They met with him at the hotel where the National Hackers Conference was.
They met with him at the hotel where the National Hackers Conference was.
They put me on the air. l took calls for 45 minutes.
They put me on the air. l took calls for 45 minutes.
They want color. They want nuance, humor.
They want color. They want nuance, humor.
They`ll dig through the records of that building.
They`ll dig through the records of that building.
They`re always selling, always working the room...
They`re always selling, always working the room...
They`re closed at 3 on Sundays.
They`re closed at 3 on Sundays.
They`re complying with every word.
They`re complying with every word.
They`re fine. l`m just buried.
They`re fine. l`m just buried.
They`re never funny, but there`s Chuck, completely howling.
They`re never funny, but there`s Chuck, completely howling.
Think about the workload he`s been carrying.
Think about the workload he`s been carrying.
This doesn`t look like a real business card to me.
This doesn`t look like a real business card to me.
This guy is toast.
This guy is toast.
This guy, Joe Hiert, was described by Glass as a former basketball agent.
This guy, Joe Hiert, was described by Glass as a former basketball agent.
This is still a great magazine. lt`s still an important magazine, and...
This is still a great magazine. lt`s still an important magazine, and...
This is The New Republic, remember? Nothing slides here.
This is The New Republic, remember? Nothing slides here.
This is the system Michael Kelly brought from The New Yorker...
This is the system Michael Kelly brought from The New Yorker...
This wasn`t an isolated incident, Caitlin.
This wasn`t an isolated incident, Caitlin.
Those are all real people.
Those are all real people.
Those guys were drinking out of a rented refrigerator, a mini fridge.
Those guys were drinking out of a rented refrigerator, a mini fridge.
Those kind of pieces can win Pulitzers too.
Those kind of pieces can win Pulitzers too.
Those kind of pieces can win Pulitzers too.
Those kind of pieces can win Pulitzers too.
TlTLE: Young Conservatives Project
TlTLE: Young Conservatives Project
To get a bunch of smoke blown up your ass by a pack of editors?
To get a bunch of smoke blown up your ass by a pack of editors?
To Wrap Around Your Slick Willy!
To Wrap Around Your Slick Willy!
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow.
Totally.
Totally.
Tried the California Tax Franchise Board.
Tried the California Tax Franchise Board.
Tried the state comptroller`s office. No license was applied for...
Tried the state comptroller`s office. No license was applied for...
Try again, okay? Redial.
Try again, okay? Redial.
Turns out there are now 21 states considering versions of a law called...
Turns out there are now 21 states considering versions of a law called...
Two hundred people. Here.
Two hundred people. Here.
Very hard act to follow. Okay....
Very hard act to follow. Okay....
Was that true?
Was that true?
Was the hackers conference where you met the Jukt executives ?
Was the hackers conference where you met the Jukt executives ?
We are in uncharted territory here, Adam.
We are in uncharted territory here, Adam.
We called the numbers you gave us and got voice mails.
We called the numbers you gave us and got voice mails.
We can arrange more money so you can buy the comic book.
We can arrange more money so you can buy the comic book.
We have a problem with the ``Spring Breakdown`` piece.
We have a problem with the ``Spring Breakdown`` piece.
We have to run it.
We have to run it.
We need to take a drive to Bethesda.
We need to take a drive to Bethesda.
We should have seen this coming.
We should have seen this coming.
We were at this table.
We were at this table.
We won`t confirm or deny anything now
We won`t confirm or deny anything now
We`ll use one l wrote last year...
We`ll use one l wrote last year...
We`re all gonna have an apology to make.
We`re all gonna have an apology to make.
We`re going to run something along the lines of a trick was pulled...
We`re going to run something along the lines of a trick was pulled...
We`re gonna have to go through them. All of them.
We`re gonna have to go through them. All of them.
We`re like this guy who has to pee:
We`re like this guy who has to pee:
We`re looking into a conference held here a couple Sundays ago.
We`re looking into a conference held here a couple Sundays ago.
We`re walking around afterwards...
We`re walking around afterwards...
We`ve been over this a thousand times already.
We`ve been over this a thousand times already.
We`ve gotta start calling some other places.
We`ve gotta start calling some other places.
We`ve read through all the pieces now, the entire staff.
We`ve read through all the pieces now, the entire staff.
Wednesday, May 6, 1998
Wednesday, May 6, 1998
Well, can a guest rent something like that...
Well, can a guest rent something like that...
Well, l have to tell you, Steve, he`s within his rights.
Well, l have to tell you, Steve, he`s within his rights.
Well, l just want to thank you all again. Truly.
Well, l just want to thank you all again. Truly.
Well, lan Restil e mailed me right back.
Well, lan Restil e mailed me right back.
Well, maybe if we go to the hotel where he met with Restil and Sims...
Well, maybe if we go to the hotel where he met with Restil and Sims...
Well, yeah, so there`s Serbia, hidden, unknown to the world at large...
Well, yeah, so there`s Serbia, hidden, unknown to the world at large...
Well....
Well....
Western Union now has a stop the Cassini hotline...
Western Union now has a stop the Cassini hotline...
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
What are you gonna do, Chuck?
What are you gonna do, Chuck?
What are you talking about? Those are all real people.
What are you talking about? Those are all real people.
What are you working on?
What are you working on?
What did they say?
What did they say?
What do you think of this guy?
What do you think of this guy?
What is it, Midnight Mist?
What is it, Midnight Mist?
What is this? l found it in the freezer.
What is this? l found it in the freezer.
What kind of parent goes on vacation with their kid in early May?
What kind of parent goes on vacation with their kid in early May?
What l`m gonna do is this:
What l`m gonna do is this:
What l`m saying is, if you fire him, some of these people will leave.
What l`m saying is, if you fire him, some of these people will leave.
What the hell did you do to Steve? He just called from his car, hysterical.
What the hell did you do to Steve? He just called from his car, hysterical.
What the hell is this?
What the hell is this?
What`s wrong?
What`s wrong?
What?
What?
What?
What?
When did you start talking to George?
When did you start talking to George?
When did you start talking to Policy Review?
When did you start talking to Policy Review?
When l get this piece done.
When l get this piece done.
When this thing blows, there won`t be a magazine.
When this thing blows, there won`t be a magazine.
When`s it due?
When`s it due?
Where does he find these people?
Where does he find these people?
Which is why everybody spends their time in the suites upstairs...
Which is why everybody spends their time in the suites upstairs...
Why can`t you be one now?
Why can`t you be one now?
Why didn`t you get this?
Why didn`t you get this?
Why don`t you just share the wealth, okay? Shit.
Why don`t you just share the wealth, okay? Shit.
Will you guys help me with it? Please?
Will you guys help me with it? Please?
Would you guys excuse us for a minute?
Would you guys excuse us for a minute?
Would you take his word for it?
Would you take his word for it?
Yeah, he said he`d be staying with family for a while.
Yeah, he said he`d be staying with family for a while.
Yeah, in a second. l just have to return a quick phone call.
Yeah, in a second. l just have to return a quick phone call.
Yeah, l do, but l said that a couple of years ago.
Yeah, l do, but l said that a couple of years ago.
Yeah, l know, l really gotta quit. You`re right.
Yeah, l know, l really gotta quit. You`re right.
Yeah, l know. l know. They almost didn`t let us in.
Yeah, l know. l know. They almost didn`t let us in.
Yeah, l know. That`s the kind of clown this guy is.
Yeah, l know. That`s the kind of clown this guy is.
Yeah, l was sitting here, and l realized that l`d given him...
Yeah, l was sitting here, and l realized that l`d given him...
Yeah, l went to one. The ballroom is empty.
Yeah, l went to one. The ballroom is empty.
Yeah, or his brother out in Palo Alto.
Yeah, or his brother out in Palo Alto.
Yeah, sure.
Yeah, sure.
Yeah, the building next door.
Yeah, the building next door.
Yeah, they fear charges of libel.
Yeah, they fear charges of libel.
Yeah, they moved in and out. l mean, most of them were kids.
Yeah, they moved in and out. l mean, most of them were kids.
Yeah, this is George Sims from Jukt.
Yeah, this is George Sims from Jukt.
Yeah, you might not think so when you see what`s on it.
Yeah, you might not think so when you see what`s on it.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah...
Yeah...
Yes, it did.
Yes, it did.
Yes, this is Kambiz.
Yes, this is Kambiz.
Yes, two days from Hanukkah.
Yes, two days from Hanukkah.
Yes, you can.
Yes, you can.
Yes. Yes, it is.
Yes. Yes, it is.
You can resent me, hate me, but come Monday morning...
You can resent me, hate me, but come Monday morning...
You can understand that, can`t you?
You can understand that, can`t you?
You can`t fire him, Chuck.
You can`t fire him, Chuck.
You can`t fire him.
You can`t fire him.
You can`t go to law school.
You can`t go to law school.
You can`t hide in here all night, Ames.
You can`t hide in here all night, Ames.
You could write something boring one of these days.
You could write something boring one of these days.
You don`t have to talk to me if you don`t want to. lt`s fine.
You don`t have to talk to me if you don`t want to. lt`s fine.
You don`t know how things go where l grew up, Caitlin. There are rules there.
You don`t know how things go where l grew up, Caitlin. There are rules there.
You don`t wanna go to law school, remember?
You don`t wanna go to law school, remember?
You gave us, ``members.aol.juktn.html.``
You gave us, ``members.aol.juktn.html.``
You guys have discovered something that a troubled kid has done...
You guys have discovered something that a troubled kid has done...
You guys know what you`re shopping for, right?
You guys know what you`re shopping for, right?
You had your brother pose as George Sims.
You had your brother pose as George Sims.
You have numbers for your sources on ``Hack Heaven``?
You have numbers for your sources on ``Hack Heaven``?
You have one unheard message. First message.
You have one unheard message. First message.
You have to know who you`re writing for.
You have to know who you`re writing for.
You have to know who you`re writing for.
You have to know who you`re writing for.
You have to record everything you see and hear...
You have to record everything you see and hear...
You just wanna know how to get your name in print, right?
You just wanna know how to get your name in print, right?
You know what could`ve prevented all this?
You know what could`ve prevented all this?
You know, because of the article. He was so mad about it.
You know, because of the article. He was so mad about it.
You know, Stephen, if you wanted to, you could do these kids a giant favor.
You know, Stephen, if you wanted to, you could do these kids a giant favor.
You know? And you were so mad.
You know? And you were so mad.
You know? He sat down and he hand wrote a bunch of phony quotes...
You know? He sat down and he hand wrote a bunch of phony quotes...
You need a hand with the boxes, l`ll be in my office.
You need a hand with the boxes, l`ll be in my office.
You only spoke to Jim Ghort?
You only spoke to Jim Ghort?
You remember birthdays.
You remember birthdays.
You said you hated how the Diet Coke at parties...
You said you hated how the Diet Coke at parties...
You say that like there is a difference between Time and People.
You say that like there is a difference between Time and People.
You should have someone beside you to take some flak in case it blows up.
You should have someone beside you to take some flak in case it blows up.
You think l could get a phone number on him from you?
You think l could get a phone number on him from you?
You weren`t at the conference.
You weren`t at the conference.
You weren`t there with the Jukt executives?
You weren`t there with the Jukt executives?
You wouldn`t want something that gossipy?
You wouldn`t want something that gossipy?
You`ll probably get a voice mail. l usually do.
You`ll probably get a voice mail. l usually do.
You`re a good reporter.
You`re a good reporter.
You`re buried. Right. Okay, l should probably let you get back to it.
You`re buried. Right. Okay, l should probably let you get back to it.
You`re fired, Steve.
You`re fired, Steve.
You`re fired. You`ve lost your job.
You`re fired. You`ve lost your job.
You`re gonna put that in the article, right?
You`re gonna put that in the article, right?
You`re my editor. You should support me.
You`re my editor. You should support me.
You`re supposed to support me!
You`re supposed to support me!
You`re underpaid, the hours are brutal...
You`re underpaid, the hours are brutal...
You`re welcome. So l always forget to ask you :
You`re welcome. So l always forget to ask you :
You`re writing for The New fucking Republic. lsn`t that good enough?
You`re writing for The New fucking Republic. lsn`t that good enough?
You`ve always been a smart, thorough reporter.
You`ve always been a smart, thorough reporter.
You`ve got blind quotes all over the place.
You`ve got blind quotes all over the place.
You`ve pointed them out.
You`ve pointed them out.
You`ve reached the offices of Jukt Micronics.
You`ve reached the offices of Jukt Micronics.
You`ve reached the offices of Jukt Micronics.
You`ve reached the offices of Jukt Micronics.
Young Republicans at the CPAC conference.
Young Republicans at the CPAC conference.
Your facts are shaky. l mean...
Your facts are shaky. l mean...
Your work can actually influence public policy.
Your work can actually influence public policy.
605, that`s not Nevada.
605, that`s not Nevada.
1997 CPAC Conference, Washington`s Omni Shoreham Hotel
1997 CPAC Conference, Washington`s Omni Shoreham Hotel
called ``Loving Lewinsky`` that looks and works like a child`s doll....
called ``Loving Lewinsky`` that looks and works like a child`s doll....
Doesn`t that offend you? Of course it does.
Doesn`t that offend you? Of course it does.
lt`s fine. ls there a problem? Well, l don`t know.
lt`s fine. ls there a problem? Well, l don`t know.
watered down stock and, you know, within....
watered down stock and, you know, within....
...and so they said okay. But for dinner?
...and so they said okay. But for dinner?
...from the Jukt guy, George Sims? l did, yeah.
...from the Jukt guy, George Sims? l did, yeah.
...Monday morning he`ll be running it. l`m gonna barf.
...Monday morning he`ll be running it. l`m gonna barf.
...Restil, Hiert, Ghort. You got this backwards.
...Restil, Hiert, Ghort. You got this backwards.
...someone will remember him There were hundreds of people there.
...someone will remember him There were hundreds of people there.
Adam? Yeah?
Adam? Yeah?
All right. 605 84 Oh, wait.
All right. 605 84 Oh, wait.
And this is spectacular. Andy, no.
And this is spectacular. Andy, no.
Anyone can make a mistake. You know, this is not right, Chuck.
Anyone can make a mistake. You know, this is not right, Chuck.
Beautiful. And Julie Farthwork...
Beautiful. And Julie Farthwork...
Busy signal. l got a voice mail. Hang up.
Busy signal. l got a voice mail. Hang up.
But there is one thing that checks out. What`s that?
But there is one thing that checks out. What`s that?
Can l get them? Of course.
Can l get them? Of course.
Can l shut down ? Don`t!
Can l shut down ? Don`t!
Can l speak to you for a minute? What about?
Can l speak to you for a minute? What about?
Can l take my law books? Sure.
Can l take my law books? Sure.
Can l...? l mean....
Can l...? l mean....
Could l be the little shoe? Of course.
Could l be the little shoe? Of course.
Cover page and graphics. And photographs.
Cover page and graphics. And photographs.
Dead? We`re lost.
Dead? We`re lost.
Did you hear what l said? Yeah.
Did you hear what l said? Yeah.
Did you suspend him, Chuck? David....
Did you suspend him, Chuck? David....
Do you want my notes? Have a good night.
Do you want my notes? Have a good night.
Don`t hate me, okay? Stephen, you shredded it.
Don`t hate me, okay? Stephen, you shredded it.
Exactly. Thank you, Steve.
Exactly. Thank you, Steve.
For dinner. Yes.
For dinner. Yes.
Gloria, that necklace is you. Thanks, doll.
Gloria, that necklace is you. Thanks, doll.
Goddamn it. Back away from the desk.
Goddamn it. Back away from the desk.
Good luck, Mike. You too, Chuck.
Good luck, Mike. You too, Chuck.
Gosh, that`s touching. You`re completely swamped.
Gosh, that`s touching. You`re completely swamped.
Got a minute? Of course, how are you?
Got a minute? Of course, how are you?
Got a minute? Of course.
Got a minute? Of course.
Have a good lunch. Thanks.
Have a good lunch. Thanks.
He needs help. Just get him in here.
He needs help. Just get him in here.
He`s earned a lot of loyalty there. Mostly by fighting with me.
He`s earned a lot of loyalty there. Mostly by fighting with me.
He`s made some Are you mad at me?
He`s made some Are you mad at me?
He`s sick about it. Caitlin...
He`s sick about it. Caitlin...
He`s so political. And stiff. And humorless.
He`s so political. And stiff. And humorless.
Hello? Chuck, it`s David Bach.
Hello? Chuck, it`s David Bach.
Hello? Chuck, it`s Marty Peretz.
Hello? Chuck, it`s Marty Peretz.
Hello? Chuck, it`s Steve.
Hello? Chuck, it`s Steve.
Hello? Hello, this is George Sims.
Hello? Hello, this is George Sims.
Hey, Caitlin. Not now, David.
Hey, Caitlin. Not now, David.
Hey, Marty. Michael.
Hey, Marty. Michael.
Hey, Steve. Hey, Chuck.
Hey, Steve. Hey, Chuck.
Hey. David.
Hey. David.
Hey. Hey.
Hey. Hey.
Hey. Hi.
Hey. Hi.
Hey. Michael.
Hey. Michael.
Hi, Chuck. l`ve got a phone number for you.
Hi, Chuck. l`ve got a phone number for you.
Hi, Steve. Hey, sorry to be calling so late.
Hi, Steve. Hey, sorry to be calling so late.
Hiert was there too? Yeah.
Hiert was there too? Yeah.
How is it? lt`s good.
How is it? lt`s good.
How so? Quite frankly, it doesn`t look real.
How so? Quite frankly, it doesn`t look real.
How you doing? Good.
How you doing? Good.
How`s he doing? Well, he`s a wreck, of course.
How`s he doing? Well, he`s a wreck, of course.
How`s it coming? Horrible.
How`s it coming? Horrible.
Just as you would. Listen.
Just as you would. Listen.
Just seven years ago, he was sitting Right there.
Just seven years ago, he was sitting Right there.
l asked what was wrong. He said l fired him, okay?
l asked what was wrong. He said l fired him, okay?
l couldn`t resist. So you want to do this now?
l couldn`t resist. So you want to do this now?
l didn`t do anything wrong, Chuck. l really wish you`d stop saying that!
l didn`t do anything wrong, Chuck. l really wish you`d stop saying that!
l didn`t mean to get anyone in trouble. Okay.
l didn`t mean to get anyone in trouble. Okay.
l don`t understand. Yeah, neither did l.
l don`t understand. Yeah, neither did l.
l really got to stop doing that. What?
l really got to stop doing that. What?
l really liked it, Ames. But boring, right?
l really liked it, Ames. But boring, right?
l want a trip to Disney World. l want X Men comic book #1.
l want a trip to Disney World. l want X Men comic book #1.
l want him in here, Caitlin. He`s too scared to come in here.
l want him in here, Caitlin. He`s too scared to come in here.
l was just looking for Stephen. He`s in his office.
l was just looking for Stephen. He`s in his office.
l`ll get my notes. Thank you.
l`ll get my notes. Thank you.
l`ll just put these down. l`ll be back. No! l wanna talk about this.
l`ll just put these down. l`ll be back. No! l wanna talk about this.
l`m calling to verify information. l`m not verifying anything.
l`m calling to verify information. l`m not verifying anything.
l`m gonna have to get you that Steve.
l`m gonna have to get you that Steve.
l`m not a criminal. Oh, l heard you.
l`m not a criminal. Oh, l heard you.
l`m not. You`re gonna throw this out, right?
l`m not. You`re gonna throw this out, right?
l`m sorry, l Stop apologizing for everything.
l`m sorry, l Stop apologizing for everything.
Leave it, or l`ll call security. Christ.
Leave it, or l`ll call security. Christ.
Let`s go. All right.
Let`s go. All right.
lf that`s okay. Sure.
lf that`s okay. Sure.
lf you like. Well...
lf you like. Well...
ls it near here? Yeah, it`s across the street.
ls it near here? Yeah, it`s across the street.
ls there anything else you need? No. Good night, David.
ls there anything else you need? No. Good night, David.
lt was 10 people. Yes.
lt was 10 people. Yes.
lt`s true. Completely true.
lt`s true. Completely true.
Man. Do you know why this is so great?
Man. Do you know why this is so great?
May l speak with Charles Lane? One moment, please.
May l speak with Charles Lane? One moment, please.
Mike`s a friend. l appreciate that, Chuck.
Mike`s a friend. l appreciate that, Chuck.
More? Please.
More? Please.
Morning. Hey.
Morning. Hey.
My brother and l aren`t speaking now. Stop it. You faked Sims.
My brother and l aren`t speaking now. Stop it. You faked Sims.
My office at 9, okay? Yeah.
My office at 9, okay? Yeah.
Night. Night, Marty.
Night. Night, Marty.
No, why? l left a message on your machine.
No, why? l left a message on your machine.
No. No, they`re mine. Personal stuff!
No. No, they`re mine. Personal stuff!
No. Yes. Hackers have agents too.
No. Yes. Hackers have agents too.
Of course you`re defending him. He`s a kid.
Of course you`re defending him. He`s a kid.
Of course. Of course.
Of course. Of course.
Of course. Very easily.
Of course. Very easily.
Oh, you`re such a good boy. Hello?
Oh, you`re such a good boy. Hello?
Okay? Okay, l`ll get my notes.
Okay? Okay, l`ll get my notes.
Okay? Yeah.
Okay? Yeah.
Okay. Look...
Okay. Look...
Okay. Night, Chuck. See you in the morning.
Okay. Night, Chuck. See you in the morning.
Read them again. This is bullshit!
Read them again. This is bullshit!
Really? Really.
Really? Really.
Really? You`re not mad? Of course not.
Really? You`re not mad? Of course not.
Rife. That`s what he said.
Rife. That`s what he said.
Send it to my voice mail. Very good.
Send it to my voice mail. Very good.
Should l give him a bath? That would be great.
Should l give him a bath? That would be great.
So l don`t get shredded again. Thank you.
So l don`t get shredded again. Thank you.
Sorry about that, l was just rushing. Of course.
Sorry about that, l was just rushing. Of course.
Sounds great, Steve. So does yours.
Sounds great, Steve. So does yours.
Steve? Steve. Yeah?
Steve? Steve. Yeah?
Sure. lt`s about Mike.
Sure. lt`s about Mike.
Thanks for coming. Alphabetized beer. That`s perfect.
Thanks for coming. Alphabetized beer. That`s perfect.
Thanks, George. Sorry for the trouble. No problem, Steve.
Thanks, George. Sorry for the trouble. No problem, Steve.
That can be only one of two places. His parents live in Highland Park.
That can be only one of two places. His parents live in Highland Park.
That mean you`ll help me with it? Why, do you have finals this week?
That mean you`ll help me with it? Why, do you have finals this week?
That`s it? Yeah.
That`s it? Yeah.
The rest of the piece is solid? Well, yeah, of course.
The rest of the piece is solid? Well, yeah, of course.
The way they were circling him? ls that what you want, Amy?
The way they were circling him? ls that what you want, Amy?
The website for Jukt Micronics. Oh, good.
The website for Jukt Micronics. Oh, good.
They are? Yeah.
They are? Yeah.
Think you have something for her? l`ll get my box.
Think you have something for her? l`ll get my box.
This is Adam. Hi, it`s Chuck Lane.
This is Adam. Hi, it`s Chuck Lane.
This is ridiculous. They`re very suspicious of that article.
This is ridiculous. They`re very suspicious of that article.
This is the place? Yes.
This is the place? Yes.
Try M. Okay.
Try M. Okay.
Typical. He`s being such an asshole.
Typical. He`s being such an asshole.
Wait. Was that an M? l`m sorry?
Wait. Was that an M? l`m sorry?
Want a laugh? Sure.
Want a laugh? Sure.
What are you doing here? Working late. Working on my article.
What are you doing here? Working late. Working on my article.
What for? l wanna meet Joe Hiert.
What for? l wanna meet Joe Hiert.
What`d you get? lt`s a voice mail.
What`d you get? lt`s a voice mail.
What? He said they should appear in pairs.
What? He said they should appear in pairs.
What? l want you out of here.
What? l want you out of here.
What? The phony recording...
What? The phony recording...
When did you start talking to them? l`m not. lt`s probably nothing.
When did you start talking to them? l`m not. lt`s probably nothing.
Who`s he? Associate editor of George.
Who`s he? Associate editor of George.
Who`s next? Penenberg.
Who`s next? Penenberg.
Who? l can`t tell you. He made me promise.
Who? l can`t tell you. He made me promise.
Why are you defending him? Nobody`s defending him, Chuck.
Why are you defending him? Nobody`s defending him, Chuck.
Will you call me at the hotel? Yeah.
Will you call me at the hotel? Yeah.
With our weekly circulation of 80,000. Eighty one five.
With our weekly circulation of 80,000. Eighty one five.
Yeah, definitely. By the way...
Yeah, definitely. By the way...
Yeah? Yeah.
Yeah? Yeah.
Yeah. Now....
Yeah. Now....
Yes, dear? Somebody for you on three.
Yes, dear? Somebody for you on three.
Yes, we`re sure. Why is that?
Yes, we`re sure. Why is that?
Yes. You have a number for him?
Yes. You have a number for him?
You done with it, Rob? Two days, tops.
You done with it, Rob? Two days, tops.
You faked the website, voice mails... You don`t know, Chuck.
You faked the website, voice mails... You don`t know, Chuck.
You got a minute, Steve? Yeah.
You got a minute, Steve? Yeah.
You got a pen? Yeah, sure.
You got a pen? Yeah, sure.
You hate it. No, it`s good. lt`s just a little rough.
You hate it. No, it`s good. lt`s just a little rough.
You know that. Yeah.
You know that. Yeah.
You rang? Yes, l rang.
You rang? Yes, l rang.
You wanna read it back to me? Sure.
You wanna read it back to me? Sure.
You`re behind on the Polese piece. l`ll get to it.
You`re behind on the Polese piece. l`ll get to it.
``After the Fall.``
``After the Fall.``
``Don`t You D.A.R.E.``
``Don`t You D.A.R.E.``
``Hazardous to Your Mental Health.``
``Hazardous to Your Mental Health.``
``Holy Trinity.``
``Holy Trinity.``
``l`m on vacation with my parents, so leave me alone.``
``l`m on vacation with my parents, so leave me alone.``
``Let you``? You`re 24 years old, Stephen.
``Let you``? You`re 24 years old, Stephen.
``Probable Claus``?
``Probable Claus``?
``Rock the Morons.``
``Rock the Morons.``
``Spring Breakdown,`` ``The Jungle``...
``Spring Breakdown,`` ``The Jungle``...
``Spring Breakdown.``
``Spring Breakdown.``
``State of Nature``
``State of Nature``
``The Big Bad Bionic Boy has been here, baby!``
``The Big Bad Bionic Boy has been here, baby!``
``Your story screwed up my deal. l don`t to talk to you.``
``Your story screwed up my deal. l don`t to talk to you.``
...``A Fine Mess,`` ``After the Fall,`` ``Peddling Poppy``...
...``A Fine Mess,`` ``After the Fall,`` ``Peddling Poppy``...
...``All Wet,`` ``Plotters,`` ``Praised be Greenspan``...
...``All Wet,`` ``Plotters,`` ``Praised be Greenspan``...
...``CheapSuits,`` ``Kicked Out,`` ``No Free Launch``...
...``CheapSuits,`` ``Kicked Out,`` ``No Free Launch``...
...``Monica Sells,`` ``Hack Heaven.``
...``Monica Sells,`` ``Hack Heaven.``
...``Ratted Out,`` ``State of Nature,`` ``Clutch Situation``...
...``Ratted Out,`` ``State of Nature,`` ``Clutch Situation``...
...a Bible talk station in Kentucky.
...a Bible talk station in Kentucky.
...a little self effacing or solicitous, you stand out.
...a little self effacing or solicitous, you stand out.
...a three day torture test.
...a three day torture test.
...about a bunch of young Republicans at a conservatives convention.
...about a bunch of young Republicans at a conservatives convention.
...about an ambitious journalist who invents stories and characters...
...about an ambitious journalist who invents stories and characters...
...admitting that 27 of the 41 pieces that Stephen Glass had written...
...admitting that 27 of the 41 pieces that Stephen Glass had written...
...against a book listing the names of all government employees in the U.S.
...against a book listing the names of all government employees in the U.S.
...against some type of source material.
...against some type of source material.
...all the way down to the mini bottles in the fridge.
...all the way down to the mini bottles in the fridge.
...always trying to make themselves look hotter than they actually are.
...always trying to make themselves look hotter than they actually are.
...and he handed them in as source material for the fact check.
...and he handed them in as source material for the fact check.
...and he somehow managed to slip his tongue down my throat.
...and he somehow managed to slip his tongue down my throat.
...and interns do a lot of fact checking, so pay close attention.
...and interns do a lot of fact checking, so pay close attention.
...and is now living in New York.
...and is now living in New York.
...and l would never encourage you to do anything sneaky or dishonest...
...and l would never encourage you to do anything sneaky or dishonest...
...and l write that down. That way, they`re the ones telling the story.
...and l write that down. That way, they`re the ones telling the story.
...and l write that down. That way, they`re the ones telling the story.
...and l write that down. That way, they`re the ones telling the story.
...and l`ll be going to....
...and l`ll be going to....
...and l`m gonna be making a change.
...and l`m gonna be making a change.
...and l`m having some trouble tracking down lan Restil.
...and l`m having some trouble tracking down lan Restil.
...and l`ve been fired, effective immediately.
...and l`ve been fired, effective immediately.
...and our losses are a joke.
...and our losses are a joke.
...and posted naked pictures of women and the salary of all Jukt employees...
...and posted naked pictures of women and the salary of all Jukt employees...
...and say that again.
...and say that again.
...and some hackers created an illusion.
...and some hackers created an illusion.
...and the answer would be yes.
...and the answer would be yes.
...and their star goes and gets completely snowed...
...and their star goes and gets completely snowed...
...and they won a Pulitzer.
...and they won a Pulitzer.
...and your brother`s at Stanford. He posed as Sims.
...and your brother`s at Stanford. He posed as Sims.
...and, of course...
...and, of course...
...are scattered on the carpet
...are scattered on the carpet
...are the notes provided by the reporter himself.
...are the notes provided by the reporter himself.
...as a security consultant than to try to stop him.
...as a security consultant than to try to stop him.
...asking if any had heard of a National Assembly of Hackers...
...asking if any had heard of a National Assembly of Hackers...
...associate editor of The New Republic Magazine...
...associate editor of The New Republic Magazine...
...at least once, you get a truly great one.
...at least once, you get a truly great one.
...back to editor one and editor two...
...back to editor one and editor two...
...back to the fact checker, back to the writer and back to production again.
...back to the fact checker, back to the writer and back to production again.
...because my guests of honor were girls from Smith College.
...because my guests of honor were girls from Smith College.
...bring me your notes later. We`ll go through it.
...bring me your notes later. We`ll go through it.
...but l still don`t know how you plan to play it.
...but l still don`t know how you plan to play it.
...but l want you to confirm a few titles for me.
...but l want you to confirm a few titles for me.
...but only one calls itself the in flight magazine of Air Force One.
...but only one calls itself the in flight magazine of Air Force One.
...but what you write gets read by people who matter.
...but what you write gets read by people who matter.
...but you are allowed to smile every once in a while.
...but you are allowed to smile every once in a while.
...by a company using that name.
...by a company using that name.
...Caitlin just told me that she needs gifts for two showers next week.
...Caitlin just told me that she needs gifts for two showers next week.
...committing felonies.
...committing felonies.
...contributing writer for George Magazine...
...contributing writer for George Magazine...
...contributing writer for Rolling Stone...
...contributing writer for Rolling Stone...
...dull.
...dull.
...either partially or entirely, and it will stay on.
...either partially or entirely, and it will stay on.
...every date, every title, every place or assertion is checked and verified.
...every date, every title, every place or assertion is checked and verified.
...every quote, every detail...
...every quote, every detail...
...everybody loyal to Mike, till you have a staff belonging to you?
...everybody loyal to Mike, till you have a staff belonging to you?
...for biting Evander Holyfield, l offered several talk shows...
...for biting Evander Holyfield, l offered several talk shows...
...for continuity`s sake. So this is how it has to be.
...for continuity`s sake. So this is how it has to be.
...for the magazine had been either partially or entirely invented.
...for the magazine had been either partially or entirely invented.
...from Jukt Micronics. lt`s a Palo Alto number...
...from Jukt Micronics. lt`s a Palo Alto number...
...from the Computer Security Center? Not too sure she exists either.
...from the Computer Security Center? Not too sure she exists either.
...having horrid nightmares of Mrs. Duke and her infamous red pen.
...having horrid nightmares of Mrs. Duke and her infamous red pen.
...he goes back into the conference, where all the hackers have gathered.
...he goes back into the conference, where all the hackers have gathered.
...he`s going to double his salary freelancing like that.
...he`s going to double his salary freelancing like that.
...holding back this merchandising bonanza
...holding back this merchandising bonanza
...how confident are you in this story of yours?
...how confident are you in this story of yours?
...how strongly are you gonna stand behind this story?
...how strongly are you gonna stand behind this story?
...if everyone you wrote about had to be photographed?
...if everyone you wrote about had to be photographed?
...immunity deals between hackers and the companies they`ve torched.
...immunity deals between hackers and the companies they`ve torched.
...in order to further his career.
...in order to further his career.
...in pursuit of a story, such as assuming a phony identity.
...in pursuit of a story, such as assuming a phony identity.
...in Washington D.C.
...in Washington D.C.
...l don`t have one other than to say l wish you never ran the stupid thing.
...l don`t have one other than to say l wish you never ran the stupid thing.
...like a mini refrigerator or something?
...like a mini refrigerator or something?
...looking for red flags, anything that feels uncorroborated.
...looking for red flags, anything that feels uncorroborated.
...my services as a biting expert. l`m someone who knows
...my services as a biting expert. l`m someone who knows
...normally used by cops on stakeouts
...normally used by cops on stakeouts
...not another one of your world famous tantrums.
...not another one of your world famous tantrums.
...of everybody who`s a Michael Kelly person.
...of everybody who`s a Michael Kelly person.
...of the Commission to Restore the Presidency to Greatness
...of the Commission to Restore the Presidency to Greatness
...off the record...
...off the record...
...okay, for just a day....
...okay, for just a day....
...on Jukt`s website with a note saying:
...on Jukt`s website with a note saying:
...on people who chomp flesh under extreme stress.
...on people who chomp flesh under extreme stress.
...one of whom was once paid a million dollars and a monster truck.
...one of whom was once paid a million dollars and a monster truck.
...or at least until next week. This is his email:
...or at least until next week. This is his email:
...or of a hacker named Big Bad Bionic Boy.
...or of a hacker named Big Bad Bionic Boy.
...people would be generous with me.
...people would be generous with me.
...pretend that guy told you he`d done it once.
...pretend that guy told you he`d done it once.
...so many braggarts and jerks.
...so many braggarts and jerks.
...so we can all go back to work.
...so we can all go back to work.
...so you can see where the hurdles are.
...so you can see where the hurdles are.
...some of the things that you`ve brought up...
...some of the things that you`ve brought up...
...soon there won`t be a difference between Time and People.
...soon there won`t be a difference between Time and People.
...takes its work ethic to a particularly
...takes its work ethic to a particularly
...talking about Medicare for God`s sakes.
...talking about Medicare for God`s sakes.
...that he won`t even let his secretary do an outgoing message.
...that he won`t even let his secretary do an outgoing message.
...that was my brother. l`m sorry.
...that was my brother. l`m sorry.
...that was....
...that was....
...that....
...that....
...the building he described, it doesn`t even exist.
...the building he described, it doesn`t even exist.
...the idea that l was always speaking to these people through voice mail....
...the idea that l was always speaking to these people through voice mail....
...the line about the turnover at DOT was low by 4.5 percent. l checked.
...the line about the turnover at DOT was low by 4.5 percent. l checked.
...the only source material available...
...the only source material available...
...the Uniform Computer Security Act, which would criminalize...
...the Uniform Computer Security Act, which would criminalize...
...the website...
...the website...
...then calls in the writer to make revisions.
...then calls in the writer to make revisions.
...this magazine hasn`t changed its look since the `80s.
...this magazine hasn`t changed its look since the `80s.
...to show us how we used them improperly.
...to show us how we used them improperly.
...until it appeared on the cover of The New Republic.
...until it appeared on the cover of The New Republic.
...until you feel calm enough to go.
...until you feel calm enough to go.
...was always at room temperature.
...was always at room temperature.
...was up on the fifth floor getting loaded.
...was up on the fifth floor getting loaded.
...we couldn`t verify independently.
...we couldn`t verify independently.
...we found him entertaining.
...we found him entertaining.
...we`ll all have to answer for what we let happen here.
...we`ll all have to answer for what we let happen here.
...we`ll fact check it again in the hope of removing it from the list.
...we`ll fact check it again in the hope of removing it from the list.
...what makes them funny, what makes them human.
...what makes them funny, what makes them human.
...what was your basis for writing that Jukt was a bigtime software company?
...what was your basis for writing that Jukt was a bigtime software company?
...where all we did was play Monopoly, would you guys come?
...where all we did was play Monopoly, would you guys come?
...where only AOL members access it, as opposed to the entire web?
...where only AOL members access it, as opposed to the entire web?
...which forwards anti Cassini telegrams to the White House.
...which forwards anti Cassini telegrams to the White House.
...which is supposedly a major company in California.
...which is supposedly a major company in California.
...which l know we`re never supposed to do.
...which l know we`re never supposed to do.
...who specializes in human on human biting.
...who specializes in human on human biting.
...why would a major software company put their site...
...why would a major software company put their site...
...will you please take me to the airport?
...will you please take me to the airport?
...without first understanding how a piece gets edited at a place like TNR.
...without first understanding how a piece gets edited at a place like TNR.
...you can buy the car and pornographic magazines on your own.
...you can buy the car and pornographic magazines on your own.
...you can check against the congressional record...
...you can check against the congressional record...
...you don`t write funny.
...you don`t write funny.
...your home number without asking you first, and l wanted to apologize.
...your home number without asking you first, and l wanted to apologize.

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