Nigeria: How to Write a Presidential Memoir

23 November 2015
opinion

Why don't you people want to believe I am writing a book? Seriously, I'm working on it. It'll be my first book in years, since 'My Friends & I' in 2010. I think Reuben too is working on a book. We have made a bet, let's see who will finish first. Also, let's see who will have the more interesting title. I must confess, I spend a lot of time thinking about the possible titles for my book. Whenever writers block catches me, I think about my title options. 'The Accidental President'? Nah. I don't want the Ruffler claiming credit for inspiring me. I will never hear the last of it. All those children of anger will flood social media with propaganda accusing me of plagiarising their hero.

I've been using Google a lot (my son keeps saying why do I pronounce it 'Goggle', LOL). Clinton had 'My Life', George Bush the second had 'Decision Points'. Tony Blair had 'A Journey'. Have you seen the pattern? Two words. Brevity. Straight to the point. Even Baba here followed the script, with 'My Watch'.

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