Words Fail Me

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010

In response to several recent stories in the news about audiences heckling and booing performers, word maven Patricia T. O’Conner delves into the etymology of the heckle and the boo. And she takes your calls at 212-433-9692.
Patricia T. O’Conner answers some frequently asked grammar questions

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