Frances Weaver discusses her autobiography, “I’m Not as Old as I Used to Be.” She begins by explaining about how she self-published her first book and talks about the importance of believing in yourself. She gives advice for older women in her book about relocating, friendship, and grieving. Weaver discusses the death of her husband and how she had to recover and meet new men. She talks about her drinking problem and how she thought she had to drink to keep up with her social life. Martinson asks Weaver to read a poem about going on a book tour. She ends the interview by discussing how the book includes her own sketches and how she works for The Today Show.
Weaver, Frances Older women - United States - Biography Self-realization in old age - United States Grief
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U-matic tape: Excerpt of show with Martinson interviewing Dan Barden before the break and Frances Weaver after the break. Date and times on case spine: 6/15; 4:30pm; 7:30pm; 9:30pm. Date on case front cover: 7/17/97.
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