Dman
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I do think Pippa is different. Her book is not intended at all to be scholarly - it's for fun for everyday people who want to throw theme parties. Additionally, I doubt Tom has ever been lionized in the press for his bum.
And thank heavens Pippa is no Martha Stewart - as a recovering Martha devotee it took me years to unlearn her uncompromising zeal for perfect everything - as if everything CAN be perfect. I drove my family nuts for years following her zealous antics for the home/hearth/table.
I agree that family should be able to support Pippa as Camilla supports Tom. However as Pippa pointed out, she's known because of her sister and her bum. So I find it a loving gesture that her sister NOT show up and direct the spotlight away from Pippa. While Camilla can show up and not have the press go mad over the cost of her frock, Kate cannot. I think the sisters understand that and that this was their choice for Pippa's time to shine. I'm sure they chatted on the phone throughout the day. Good for them. I think it was a great UNSELFISH choice.
As a guy it may sound weird for me to say this but I'm also a fan of Martha's. She comes off has perfect but Martha will be Martha. Yes, you can drive your family nuts by following Martha's ideas.
I don't think William & Catherine would've allowed the media attention to stop them for coming out and supporting Pippa if they could've made it. It's great that she is having her time to shine and see that there's more to her than her bottom. I think she is showing everybody, including the media, that she have a brain and skills and her bottom is not the only thing she have going for her.
I think if people and media are going to treat Tom Parker Bowles with some respect over his books and promotions , the same should be done for Pippa. Fair is fair.
Two reasons are people are being harsh on Pippa for doing the same thing that Tom has done.
1) She's a Middleton
2) She's a woman
I agree. That's a shame if you as me.
I also hear some journalist are upset that Pippa hasn't done any major interviews or TV appearences to help promote "Celebrate."
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