Leah Friedman writes about books and television. She thinks Brideshead Revisited is the greatest of both mediums — with Friday Night Lights a close second. She’s a native of the garden part of the Garden State, and is a fan of Swedish bands, short story anthologies, and the occasional Bridezillas marathon. Her writing can be found online at eMusic and tvguide.com.
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