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How "Thought Leader" Entered the Lexicon.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg on the phrase “thought leader.”

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, June 29, 2000: Interview with Bill Flanagan; Commentary on The Clash; Commentary on the expression "thought leader."
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Bill Flanagan's Novel Captures Changes in the Music Industry.

Senior vice president and editorial director of VH1, Bill Flanagan. He’s the author of “A&R” (Random House) a satirical novel about the music industry. Prior to this, Flanagan wrote extensively about the business for “Vanity Fair,” “Rolling Stone,” “Esquire,” and “Spy.” He’s also the author of “Written in My Soul” a collection of conversations with songwriters.

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