Word: oprahization
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...July, a buff, if bedraggled (has she forgotten the benefits of shampoo?) Madonna appeared on Oprah and shared the secret of her long, lean, chiseled body--an exercise system called Pilates. Initially attracted by the spiritual quality of the exercise, its fantastic results were what got her hooked and what has kept her away from the StairMaster forever. Her announcement heightened a trend ready to break out, and within days anyone who was anyone had booked their first appointment in one of Manhattan's numerous studios. Following in the steps of the celebrity set, trendoids from Malibu to Miami were...
...Were you ever intimidated by acting with an established star like Danny Glover or a larger-than-life figure such as Oprah Winfrey...
...atmosphere was very laid-back and there was absolutely no level of ego. Danny Glover is a really sweet man who makes you feel totally at ease, and Oprah is so reassuring and has such a firm commitment to goodness. This is a person who succeeded completely through hard work, and never stepped on anyone or stooped to cutthroat tactics on her way to the top. Working with her, I realized the sheer range and strength of this woman. She's one of the most inspiring people I've ever...
After we said goodbye to Thandie Newton, we had to cool our heels for about forty minutes. Oprah Winfrey spoke to us next...
...Oprah Winfrey: Absolutely. I have utterly no regrets about the film, unlike when I graduated from college where I was full of regrets. I hope the same thing doesn't happen to you. But the big surprise for me was how Beloved became more than a movie to me. It was truly a life-transforming experience...