Word Maven Patricia T. O’Conner

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jun 15, 2010

Our word maven, Patricia T. O'Conner, answers questions about the English language and grammar. An updated and expanded third edition of her book Woe is I has recently been published. Call us at 212-433-9692 or leave us a question.

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