Dee Dee Myers
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Dee Dee Myers served as White House Press Secretary
for the first two years of the Clinton administration, from January 20, 1993 to December 22, 1994.
(1983).
After leaving the White House, Myers was a frequent political commentator on cable and television networks and an original consultant to the prizewinning NBC
series The West Wing. She is currently a Contributing Editor to Vanity Fair
; an analyst for CBS News
; popular lecturer on politics, the media and women's issues; and author of the New York Times best selling book Why Women Should Rule the World.
, and their two children. He is the National Editor of Vanity Fair and the former Los Angeles Bureau Chief for the New York Times.
(played by Allison Janney
) on The West Wing was partially inspired by Myers. She is also thought to be the basis for the character of Daisy Green in the novel and film Primary Colors.
In the Funimation dub of the anime Shin Chan, Georgie compared Shin's behavior to Bill Clinton's after he had to smooth things over with some people Shin annoyed, commenting, "Having to stand there and spin for a lying, insensitive, sexist creep... now I know how Dee Dee Myers must have felt."
White House Press Secretary
The White House Press Secretary is a senior White House official whose primary responsibility is to act as spokesperson for the government administration....
for the first two years of the Clinton administration, from January 20, 1993 to December 22, 1994.
Early life and education
Myers was born in Quonset Point, Rhode Island and is a graduate of William S. Hart High School in California and Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara University
Santa Clara University is a private, not-for-profit, Jesuit-affiliated university located in Santa Clara, California, United States. Chartered by the state of California and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, it operates in collaboration with the Society of Jesus , whose...
(1983).
Career
Myers holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve as White House Press Secretary, as well as being the second-youngest press secretary.After leaving the White House, Myers was a frequent political commentator on cable and television networks and an original consultant to the prizewinning NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
series The West Wing. She is currently a Contributing Editor to Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair (magazine)
Vanity Fair is a magazine of pop culture, fashion, and current affairs published by Condé Nast. The present Vanity Fair has been published since 1983 and there have been editions for four European countries as well as the U.S. edition. This revived the title which had ceased publication in 1935...
; an analyst for CBS News
CBS News
CBS News is the news division of American television and radio network CBS. The current chairman is Jeff Fager who is also the executive producer of 60 Minutes, while the current president of CBS News is David Rhodes. CBS News' flagship program is the CBS Evening News, hosted by the network's main...
; popular lecturer on politics, the media and women's issues; and author of the New York Times best selling book Why Women Should Rule the World.
Personal life
Myers currently lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, Todd PurdumTodd Purdum
Todd Stanley Purdum is a national editor and political correspondent for Vanity Fair magazine.-Early life and education:Purdum is a son of Jerry S. Purdum, a Macomb, Illinois insurance broker, investor, and realtor, and Connie Purdum. He was graduated from St...
, and their two children. He is the National Editor of Vanity Fair and the former Los Angeles Bureau Chief for the New York Times.
Popular culture
The character of C. J. CreggC. J. Cregg
Claudia Jean "C. J." Cregg is a fictional character played by Allison Janney on the television serial drama The West Wing. From the beginning of the series until the sixth season, she is White House Press Secretary in the administration of President Josiah Bartlet...
(played by Allison Janney
Allison Janney
Allison Brooks Janney is an American actress, best known for her role as C.J. Cregg on the television series The West Wing.- Personal life :...
) on The West Wing was partially inspired by Myers. She is also thought to be the basis for the character of Daisy Green in the novel and film Primary Colors.
In the Funimation dub of the anime Shin Chan, Georgie compared Shin's behavior to Bill Clinton's after he had to smooth things over with some people Shin annoyed, commenting, "Having to stand there and spin for a lying, insensitive, sexist creep... now I know how Dee Dee Myers must have felt."
External links
- Column archive at Vanity FairVanity Fair (magazine)Vanity Fair is a magazine of pop culture, fashion, and current affairs published by Condé Nast. The present Vanity Fair has been published since 1983 and there have been editions for four European countries as well as the U.S. edition. This revived the title which had ceased publication in 1935...
- Column archive at The Huffington PostThe Huffington PostThe Huffington Post is an American news website and content-aggregating blog founded by Arianna Huffington, Kenneth Lerer, and Jonah Peretti, featuring liberal minded columnists and various news sources. The site offers coverage of politics, theology, media, business, entertainment, living, style,...
- First press briefing, Dee Dee Myers, January 28, 1993
- Final press briefing, Dee Dee Myers, December 22, 1994