Gyles Brandreth

And now you are too.

This is an intimate conversation with a remarkable individual.

with a brilliant mind and a wonderful way with words.

Welcome to Rosebud with Fran Lebowitz.

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Fran, I'm so excited because this is our very first podcast in the United States of America, and I wanted you to be our very first guest for a reason I'll reveal to you at the end of our conversation.

You are not familiar with the world of podcasting, are you?

Because you don't have Wi-Fi, you don't have internet, you may not even ever have listened to a podcast, though I know you've appeared on a few.

It's about yourself.

But are you against Wi-Fi because you don't have a mobile cell phone and things?

Well, I care very much that you're here, and I'm very thrilled that you're here.

And I'm going to ask you our first question.

Our first question is always the same.

I'm going to give you your name.

I hope I've got this right.

Frances Ann Leibovitz?

Correct.

You still have a friend I know who calls you Francie.

But you are Fran.

And how long have you been Fran?