Gloria Steinem Recalls Freelance Writing 'Low Point'
The 1964 New York Times article was all about textured stockings.
New York Times Metro reporter John Leland has shared some fun behind-the-scenes notes in connection with his weekend profile of Gloria Steinem, the latest focus of his wonderful interview series “Lions of New York.”
The golden nugget for us involves yet another New York Times article, published Nov. 8, 1964 and contributed by Steinem. Headlined “Crazy Legs,” it was all about the new rage among city women for textured stockings. Today, Steinem remembers the assignment with a twinge of regret:
“That was the low point of my lack of spine,” Ms.
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