Category Archives: Fascinating People

Coronavirus diaries – Champaign edition

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Victoria Stodden

Illinois locked down relatively early, when a statewide order was issued starting March 21, 2020. Like every lockdown we no longer went to work, restaurants or bars, or visited friends. So after a period of reclusiveness I started going on … Continue reading →

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Fascinating People: Jason Kohn

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Victoria Stodden

Jason Kohn is a documentary maker and director, interviewed most recently by Pure Nonfiction for his more recent release Love Means Zero, about the superstar tennis coach Nick Bollettieri https://purenonfiction.net/83-jason-kohn-love-means-zero/ . The first half of the interview is Kohn’s origin … Continue reading →

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Paul Meier: Still Saving Millions of Lives

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Victoria Stodden

You may never have heard of Paul Meier, but perhaps I can convince you he is one of the 2oth century’s greatest heroes. As I write from my “shelter in place” from the violent COVID-19 pandemic, I’m seeing news stories … Continue reading →

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