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December 2007

CommuniKate
December 2007

-- Happy Old Year
-- Sage The Date!
-- Passion Life
-- Kate Clinton's 25th Anniversary Congratulations Video
-- Site News
-- DVD News
-- EduKate
-- Monthly Trivia Contest: New Prize! End Of Year Special Giveaway!!! The Red LP Live at The American Music Hall
-- Gregg Shapiro interviews Kate for the January Issue Of Go Guide Chicago
-- Kate Clinton Tour News
-- The Virtual World
-- Fan Spotlight
-- Booking and Publicity: Booking Now for March 2008 - Women's History Month!

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All I want for Christmas is a new doll. Wait! I think this doll is actually a real baby.

See more photos here:
http://kateclinton.com/kate-multimedia/2007_photos/

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Happy Old Year
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Dear Hearts,

We did it! We survived a year of presidential debates, endless war and promise of more, surge and dirge, mortgage market collapse and the tragedy of the second homeless, the dollar drop, an amended ENDA, Don Anus, bee colony collapses and Dick Cheney still ticking like that Peter Pan clock. Not for nuthin.

Thanks to you and my spiritual program - i.e. hanging with family and friends old and new, volunteering for my favorite groups, turning sixty gratefully, walking the fire road, loving what I do, loving my galpal more each day, making sure to laugh out loud every day - I look forward to 2008, and my Hilarity Clinton '08 Tour.

On New Year's Eve I plan fire up our annual sunset beachfire at Herring Cove. I'll toss into it scraps of paper representing the things from the old year I want to get rid of - fear, resentment, self-cherishing and envy. As the cinders dance down the beach, I'll remember those we lost this year - Molly Ivins, Grace Paley, Ann Richards and then I will wish us all,

Good Healthy Solstice and Happy Ass-Kicking New Year!

Best,
Kate

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01.19.07: SAGE THE DATE!
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Just as the Mayan priests were called in to sage Machu Pichu after George Bush's ten minute visit to the ruins, you are being called to sage the White House after George's eight years of ruinous residency. Let's banish those evil spirits the night before the Inauguration.

Watch for more details of our spontaneous, ingenious spectacle. Sage the Date! Tell your friends.

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Passion Life
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Check out Kate's interview in the latest edition of Passion Life magazine. Passion Life is a product of the House of Passion, which is a marketing and special events company in New York City. The House of Passion President and CEO, Sonya Shields and Managing Partner, Monroe France launched Passion Life to honor the achievements and influences of individuals making statements in their communities to create positive change in the world.

Read Kate's interview in the Politico section:
http://www.passionlife.net

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Have you Seen It Yet? Kate Clinton's 25th Anniversary Congratulations Video
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Lily Tomlin, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King, Cynthia Nixon and Eve Ensler along with 27 other celebrities play a part in this celebration - with them we put together the most amazing video production that was part of "It's Come To This!" tour. A video no one will want to miss...
http://kateclinton.com/kate-multimedia/av/

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Site News
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A Message From Visible Vote '08

Kate in '08

We had a very cool visitor in the office on Friday: comedian and political sharpie Kate Clinton. So we naturally took a few minutes to quiz the always witty and winsome lesbian comic about the current Presidential campaign, who she's feeling in the race, and what gay voters ought to look for in a candidate.

Watch the video! (FYI: There may be a 30-second ad first.)
http://visiblevote08.logoonline.com/2007/12/10/gay-agenda-vlog-meets-kate-clinton/

Be sure to watch at the end when there's a suprise visit by that big icky Fox News anchor you love to loathe. Yikes!

P.S. Expect more Kate Clinton to come in 2008 as she's gonna be launching her own political video blog on VisibleVote.com and After Ellen.com. We'll keep you posted!

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Kate Clinton Gifts Galore on CafePress

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Stay warm and cozy this winter with all-new Hilarity Clinton '08 apparel - and pick up gifts for your family and friends, too! We've whipped up tons of new items for the holidays, including holiday cards, a 2008 Kate Clinton "Resolutions" calendar, a beautiful keepsake box, and other gifts.
http://www.cafepress.com/kateclinton

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Updated Weekly - New Question Every Monday

K8T Asks: Kate asks, you answer, no registration necessary. Here's Kate's current question: "If you were a beauty pageant contestant, what clever ploy would you use to get yourself some extra press? The Pepper Spray Strategery has already been used."

Click here to tell Kate what you think!
http://kateclinton.com/communikate/2007/12/k8t_asks_if_you_were_a_beauty.html

Ask K8T: Ever had a question you just wish you could ask? Well here's your chance - send your questions now to askk8t@kateclinton.com and we'll post selected questions and answers:
http://kateclinton.com/communikate/ask_k8t/

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Save a Stamp, Send an e-card!

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We made some brand new e-cards with fresh Kate quotes for the holidays and New Years. They're 100% free - check them out!
http://pub28.bravenet.com/postcard/post.php?usernum=2381952992

Send us your favorite Kate Clinton quote and we will make the e-card for you!
kate@kateclinton.com

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Join Kate in the Forum

Add your thoughts to the Kate Clinton Wish List. Where would you like Kate to perform on tour? New product you want to see? Commentary? Here's the place to post about all things wish list-related.
http://kateclinton.com/communikate/forum/viewforum.php?f=5

Check out other discussions:
http://kateclinton.com/communikate/forum/

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Climate Change: I Don't Heart Huckabee

"For my high school graduation, I asked for and received a doctor’s supervised diet. After the weigh-in and the weekly shot of "vitamins", my doctor, who was later disbarred for amphetamine abuse, gave me a thought for the week. One week his homily was about the flames of hell. He told me that they burned very verily hot because of all the fat."
http://kateclinton.com/communikate/2007/12/i_dont_heart_huckabee.html

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The HA [Humor Activism] Corner
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Ms. Clinton,

Hi again. A'Ja here. I would like your assistance. I am attempting to plan a Houston Dyke March, but I am not sure where to start. Houston doesn't have a branch of Lesbian Avengers, so we don't really have an "organized" lesbian force. We do have many GLBT organizations that would be willing to help. We currently have an issue of whether to keep our Pride parade in Montrose, the Gayborhood, or move it Downtown where there is more room and it'd be more accessible.

So while that issue is being worked out, I would still like to sort of have this prepared. It's my first solo project but I feel that Houston should have a Dyke March.

I am not only asking for your advice or a direction, but if you could give me some sort of contact with one of the original Lesbian Avengers from either NYC or San Francisco. I want to do this, but I want to do this right. I would really appreciate any sort of advice you can give me.

Rainbow love and peace,
A'Ja

We want to hear your activism stories! Share some of the witty, gay civil protests you've done in our HA [Humor Activism] Corner:
http://kateclinton.com/communikate/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5

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DVD News
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All Out Films Presents: It's Come To This! 25th Anniversary DVD

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And The Winner Is: It's Come To This!
BEST COMEDY at OUTTAKES Dallas Gay & Lesbian Film Festival!
http://www.outtakesdallas.org

You will love this collectors' item. Catch Kate in personal interviews, backstage in Los Angeles with Urvashi Vaid, and in her uproarious kick-off performance. In 2006, to mark her silver anniversary as a performer, Kate Clinton changed her hair to silver and embarked on a 50-city "It's Come To This!" tour. Her hilarious performances are interspersed with a variety of personal moments along the tour route, including rare interviews, backstage banter with her 20-year partner Urvashi Vaid, reading from her new book What the ?, and cameos from Lily Tomlin, Melissa Ethridge, Billie Jean King, Marga Gomez, Vickie Shaw and other celebrities. By All Out Films.

Special Pre-Order Release Date. This product will not be shipped until December 18, 2007.

Pre-order now!
http://kateclinton.com/katemart/2007/10/its_come_to_this_kate_clintons.html

Also catch the show on LOGO. Check local programming for air dates.
http://www.logoonline.com/shows/dyn/kate_clinton_25th/series.jhtml

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Have you seen Kate talking a blue streak? here! Comedy Presents Kate Clinton

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Beloved political humorist, Kate Clinton, cuts lose and runs with the burning issues of the day - same and same old sex marriage, pop and pope culture, good and bad Bush fatigue - in this one-funny woman, standup performance. You'll laugh til you think!

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http://www.heretv.com

Find out more and order your DVD now:
http://kateclinton.com/katemart/2006/07/here_comedy_presents_kate_clin.html

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EduKate
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Quotable K8T

The legacy of George Bush is "Clean-up on Aisle 5."
- Kate Clinton

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Outspoken Activist Of The Month: Marjorie Hill

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"Marjorie J. Hill, Ph.D., a prominent leader in the HIV/AIDS community, will join the agency to expand its work directed at women and families in the AIDS epidemic.
Prior to joining GMHC, Dr. Hill was Assistant Commissioner for HIV/AIDS Services at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, where she was instrumental in developing and implementing innovative programs to confront some of the complexities/challenges of the city's HIV/AIDS epidemic, including successful implementation of a community planning model linking HIV prevention, treatment and housing coordination, and promoting citywide distribution of over 5 million male and female condoms in 2004. GMHC is very fortunate to have Dr. Hill work with us again..."
http://gmhc.org/about/releases/041102.html

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Outspoken Organization Of The Month: Gay Men's Health Crisis

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Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-supported and community-based organization committed to national leadership in the fight against AIDS. Our mission is to reduce the spread of HIV disease, help people with HIV maintain and improve their health and independence, and keep the prevention, treatment and cure of HIV an urgent national and local priority. In fulfilling this mission, we will remain true to our heritage by fighting homophobia and affirming the individual dignity of all gay men and lesbians.
http://www.gmhc.org/

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Page One: K8T is reading... The History Of Love by Nicole Krauss

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"A lost book reappears, drawing together the lives of the irrepressible Leo Gursky who has arrived at the end of his life, a locksmith searching for the son who's never known him, and young Alma Singer, desperate to find her namesake and a cure for her mother's loneliness. Gradually their stories merge into a single triumph of the imagination over loss."
http://www.wwnorton.com/catalog/spring06/032862.htm

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Page One: K8T is reading... Curve Magazine
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"Curve, the nation’s best-selling lesbian magazine, spotlights all that is fresh, funny, exciting, controversial and cutting-edge in our community. Curve brings you the latest in lesbian-related celebrity interviews, news, politics, pop culture, style, travel, social issues and entertainment."
http://www.curvemag.com/

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Monthly Trivia Contest: New Prize! End Of Year Special Giveaway!!! The Red LP Live at The American Music Hall
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The first person to email us with the correct answer to the following trivia question gets a vintage copy of Kate's Red Album "Live At The Great American Music Hall" LP, a real collector's item! Here's the question: "What was the first song Kate lip-synced at age 7 in a first grade performance?" (HINT: A Christmas tune.) Click here to email us your answer:
kate@kateclinton.com

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Last Month's Contest

Last month's question was, "What is the name of the hotel where Kate entertained at her first National NOW convention?" Deborah Bell writes, "The Fountainbleu in Miami, FL," and she's absolutely correct. Thanks for playing - better luck to the rest of you this month!

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Gregg Shapiro interviews Kate for the January Issue Of Go Guide Chicago
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Gregg Shapiro: First of all, belated congratulations on marking your 25th year of doing stand-up comedy. What kind of gifts does one receive for such an occasion?
Kate Clinton: THANK YOU - MORE FREQUENT FLIER MILES THAN THAT OLD POPE.

GS: Don't you think Target should have a gift registry for that sort of thing?
KC: I BELIEVE THE LOVELY PEOPLE AT TIFFANY'S HAVE WORKED IT OUT ON LINE.

GS: The title ofyour new show, "Hilarity Clinton `08" is utterly brilliant and inspired. Good fortune really smiled upon you when it comes to your surname. Aren't you glad that you didn't take on a different stage name?
KC: LIKE BUSH? KATE HUCKABEE. NO, CLINTON WORKS JUST FINE FOR ME.

GS: Speaking of names - using the "pornstar name formula," which is the name of your first family pet and the name of the first street you lived on as a child - what would your pornstar name be?
KC: LOUIE MCKINLEY

GS: All joking (temporarily) aside - what are your thoughts on the 2008 election?
KC: 2 BILLION WILL HAVE BEEN SPENT ON THE DAMN THING BY THE TIME IT'S OVER - TAKE THE MONEY AND FORGIVE ALL STUDENT LOANS. WE'D BE BETTER OFF. I'VE SAID CAMPAIGNS SHOULD JUST BE SIX WEEKS LONG AND DURING THOSE SIX WEEKS THE ONLY THING ON TV SHOULD BE POLITICAL AND IT SHOULD BE FREE. WITH THE WRITER'S STRIKE WE ARE GETTING VERY CLOSE TO THAT - EXCEPT FOR THE FREE PART.

GS: Have you ever given serious consideration to running for political office?
KC: I'VE ALWAYS SAID THAT I AM JUST NOT SMART ENOUGH - BUT THAT EXCUSE DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE.

GS: Will you miss not having the Bush and Cheney families to poke fun at anymore in just a little of 400 days (but who's counting)?
KC: YOU ARE SO CUTE. YOU SEEM TO THINK THEY ARE LEAVING. ADORABLE.
HONEY, HE DECLARED A FIRST TERM, WHAT'S STOPPING HIM FROM DECLARING A THIRD.

GS: You've done some acting, most recently in "The L Word." Would you like to do more of that?
KC: LOVE TO! MOSTLY BECAUSE THROUGH THE WONDERS OF THE MEDIA, I APPEAR IN PLACES I DON'T ACTUALLY HAVE TO TAKE A PLANE TO.

GS: What about a talk show? Is there one in your future?
KC: NOT UNLESS YOU KNOW SOMETHING I DON'T KNOW. I'M GOING TO START VLOGGING FOR LOGO IN 2008 - IT SOUNDS FILTHY. CAN'T WAIT TO START.

GS: As someone who, as you acknowledge, has been an outentertainer for more than 25 years now, did you ever think that you'd live to see the day that there would be LGBT cable networks such as Logo and here!?
KC: I'M JADED WITH JOY. I THOUGHT THE LOGO PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WAS A MILESTONE FOR ALL PARTIES AND SO MUCH FUN TO WATCH THE CANDIDATES TWIST IN THE WIND - "I LOVE GAY PEOPLE, HAVE GAY PEOPLE IN MY LIFE, THINK THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET MARRIED, HAVE EMPLOYMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION AND YET I DON'T THINK THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET MARRIED." HUH?

GS: In your website bio, Chicago is one of the cities that you mention having performed in and you will be returning to Chicago to perform this Spring. Do you have a favorite thing about Chicago audiences?
KC: I'M VERY EXCITED TO SEE YOUR NEW GAY CENTER ON HALSTEAD AND THINK EVERY GLBT CENTER SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO A GROCERY STORE. BRILLIANT! AND I'VE ALWAYS LOVED THE RAUCOUS, WELL-INFORMED CHICAGO AUDIENCE.

http://www.goguidechicago.com/

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Kate Clinton Tour News
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See Kate Live - Kate's Dates:
http://kateclinton.com/kates-dates/

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Get Ready for Hilarity Clinton '08
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After seven years of comedy coasting, join Kate Clinton as she kicks the Bushies off her payroll and gets back to work! No more easy laughs. Stolen elections, pet goats, wrong countries invaded, mangled language, sexual hypocrisy, buckshot lunches, gay wedgies . All bad for us, but good for her. She got you through the hard years. Come see if she's still got her comic chops. She's rested and ready to roll. Campaigns. Elections. The gender card. New administration. Clean-up on Aisle 5. Green zones. Carbon footprints. Guest workers. Gay lifestyles. Gay zones. The transgender card. The race card. She's a card. They don't call her Hilarity Clinton for nothing.

1/12/08
Seattle, WA
NGLTF Leadership Awards Grand Hyatt Seattle http://www.thetaskforce.org/seattle

1/14/08
New York, NY Guest Appearance with "Shoot the Messenger" http://www.shootthemessengernyc.com

1/23/08
New York, NY
Assemblyman Matt Titone Fundraiser Stonewall Inn http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=061

1/26/08 - 1/30/08
Western Caribbean
Olivia Cruise http://www.olivia.com

2/6/08
Ann Arbor, MI  The Ark  http://www.theark.org/tickets.html Ticket info: (734) 763-8587

2/29/08
Rochester, NY
Image Out Fundraiser
Venue TBA
http://www.imageout.org

See the full schedule online at Kate's Dates!
http://kateclinton.com/kates-dates/

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The Virtual World
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YouTube

http://youtube.com/watch?v=IuciaIAHDsA

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Olivia Connect

http://connect.olivia.com/connect/

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OurChartreusers!

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http://www.ourchart.com/blog/41

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The Huffington Post - Breaking News and Opinion

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/becoming-fearless/

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Over 2,000 MySpace Friends!

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Kate's MySpace Fan Club:
http://groups.myspace.com/kateclinton

Kate's MySpace Page:
http://www.myspace.com/kateclinton

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Fan Spotlight
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Send Kate a letter or a photo - we're always posting new fan photos on the site and Kate loves to hear from you! Here are some recent letters and photos. Keep 'em coming!
kate@kateclinton.com

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A True Original

Kate,

I can't believe I'm actually emailing this to you. I saw your solo appearance from Long Beach on Logo a month or so ago, and believe it or not, I am still laughing at some of your comments. The one that just had me laughing all alone in my office is, "I would know if I were podcasting wouldn't I?"

Thanks for being a true original.
All my best,
John Quinn

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Still Celebrating

Dear Kate,

I just got your newsletter and read about your 60th birthday! Congratulations! I have been a fan of yours forever, and just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate everything you've done - for lesbians, for comedy, and for women, overall. You are smart and sexy and very friggin' funny. Thanks for all the laughs. You make the world a better place. I hope your new year is good to you. Happy Birthday!

Sincerely,
Georgine "George" Balassone

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Making A Difference

Kate,

We met at Out &Equal 2 years ago and saw you again this year at the escalators (my partner Tom and I - I was the blond). Anyway, I just caught you on Logo and I have to tell you, I think you are terrific. I know you must get a ton of fan mail but, I hope on some level you know how much of a difference you make with your message.

Keep giving them L

Very Best Regards
Christopher

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A Perfect Holiday Gift

Kate-

I'm a big fan. I've seen you in Syracuse (my birthplace!), SUNY New Paltz (close to home now) and P-Town (while staying at the Crown and Anchor-love that place!). As I slip, kick and scream into my early 50's as a late in life lesbian, and fellow anti-Bush/Cheney/C. Rice etc. etc. I appreciate your humor more and more. Thanks for all the laughs, God knows we need 'em. (oops forgot I'm an agnostic). And to spend the joy I'm sending my best friend a copy of your latest DVD for the holidays.

Happy belated birthday...better late than never, literally.

Mary

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See fan photos:
http://kateclinton.com/kate-multimedia/

Send Kate a photo or letter:
kate@kateclinton.com

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Booking and Publicity: Booking Now for March 2008 - Women's History Month!
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Whether you're with an organization, corporation, club, theater or bookstore, feel free to inquire about having Kate entertain you for the evening. You can now find workshop and presentation descriptions here:
http://kateclinton.com/booking-publicity

For personal appearances/performances (i.e. standup, hosting, emceeing, business and organization presentations) contact:
Tam Martin, Artist Representative
Beachfront Bookings/Productions
[Beachfront Bookings/Productions logo]
P.O. Box 13218, Portland, OR 97213-0218
(503) 281-3874 phone | (503) 281-3881 fax
tammartin@aol.com
http://beachfrontbookings.com

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For College and University lectures, contact:
Jodi Solomon
Jodi Solomon Speakers Bureau, Incorporated
325 Huntington Avenue Suite 112, Boston, MA 02115
(617) 266-3450 phone | (617) 266-5660 fax
http://www.jodisolomonspeakers.com

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For all other Kate Clinton Inc. business (i.e. media, merchandise, newsletter, marketing, web site and more) contact:
Michele Karlsberg Marketing & Management
101 Lexington Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 351-9599 phone | (718) 980-4262 fax
karlsbergm@aol.com

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kate@kateclinton.com
http://kateclinton.com/booking-publicity

This newsletter brought to you by Shirari Industries and Michele Karlsberg Marketing and Management.
http://shirari.com
karlsbergm@aol.com
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December 2007 Holiday Special Edition

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CommuniKate
December 2007 Holiday Special Edition
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Our monthly newsletter will go out later this month, but before the holiday rush, we wanted to make sure you knew about all the brand new additions to Kate's site! Read on to find out about her freshest CafePress items, snazzy new e-cards, and newest DVDs.

You can find a full listing of all of Kate's CDs, books, and other merch at KateMart:
http://kateclinton.com/katemart/

Or, if you need something for someone who has everything, you can't go wrong with tickets to Kate's new tour, Hilarity Clinton '08! You can pick them up at Kate's Dates:
http://kateclinton.com/kates-dates/

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All I want for the holidays is a gal in this picture!

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Kate Clinton Gifts Galore on CafePress
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Save a Stamp, Send an e-card!
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We made some brand new e-cards with fresh Kate quotes for the holidays and New Years. They're 100% free - check them out!
http://pub28.bravenet.com/postcard/post.php?usernum=2381952992

Send us your favorite Kate Clinton quote and we will make the e-card for you!
kate@kateclinton.com

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All Out Films Presents: It's Come To This! 25th Anniversary DVD
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Special Pre-Order Release Date. This product will not be shipped until December 17, 2007.
Pre-order now!
http://kateclinton.com/katemart/2007/10/its_come_to_this_kate_clintons.html

Also catch the show on LOGO. Check local programming for air dates.
http://www.logoonline.com/shows/dyn/kate_clinton_25th/series.jhtml

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Have you seen Kate talking a blue streak? here! Comedy Presents Kate Clinton
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http://www.heretv.com

Find out more and order your DVD now:
http://kateclinton.com/katemart/2006/07/here_comedy_presents_kate_clin.html

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Booking and Publicity
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kate@kateclinton.com
http://kateclinton.com/booking-publicity

This newsletter brought to you by Shirari Industries and Michele Karlsberg Marketing and Management.
http://shirari.com
karlsbergm@aol.com
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