Jesse Sheidlower is the editor of the new Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, Sixth edition. It is fascinating to hear how the dictionary is put together. Even more interesting is Sheidlower himself. He's an expert on slang. While still in college he discovered an earlier use of the word "tool" than the OED knew of. Sadly, reading for words has ruined reading for pleasure for Sheidlower.
Listen to the interview at http://www.wvik.org/listings-aboutbooks.htm
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