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Since the review ran, I've received a few e-mails debating the nature of "nerd." In the review, I tended to latch onto the traits I most related to. But others have questioned me -- what exactly is a nerd? Is there a difference between a nerd and a geek? And how did the very English Elvis Costello end up in a review about American Nerds, anyway? (Well, Mr. Nugent handled that more deftly than this reviewer did, and it has been corrected thanks to an alert reader.) Anyhow, here is an excerpt where Mr, Nugent explains what he was attempting. And I'd like to hear from anyone who wants to weigh in on the difference between geeks, nerds and people who read books blogs, if there is any. (Dallas Morning News file photo) |
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