Clinton attacks 'supine press' in memoirs
Former US president Bill Clinton’s memoir, My Life, will settle some scores, starting with the “supine” press, according to a magazine report.
“He feels severely misinterpreted by the media,” an unnamed friend told the June issue of Vanity Fair, and that his memoir is “an opportunity to set a lot of things straight”.
Booksellers expect huge sales for My Life, for which Clinton received a reported €9.7m to €11.9m advance. The book is due out in late June.
“I am killing myself … because I want it done,” he said. “Hard enough to live my life the first time. The second time has really been tough.”
The book will include few mea culpas about Clinton’s role in the Monica Lewinsky scandal or other matters, Vanity Fair said.
When not writing, Clinton gives speeches and brokers Aids treatment in Africa and the Caribbean.
He also plays an active role in Democratic politics, phoning weekly to presumptive presidential nominee Senator John Kerry, the magazine says.
