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Ignoring the controversy over former Miss California Carrie Prejean's opinion on same-sex marriage, or of her undisclosed semi-nude photos, there was one thing that could not be denied: her contract stated that a) she wasn't supposed to make appearances with the Miss California USA's consent, and b) she was supposed to make appearances they scheduled.
Keith Lewis said the following to Geraldo at Large:
"The hardest thing about firing her was that I believe it was exactly what they wanted. This script wouldn't even sell in Hollywood it's so unbelievable. And since I have nothing to gain from firing her, and she has everything to gain ... to say it's her beliefs that got her fired, that's why we're hearing this story," said Lewis.
Lewis agreed that Prejean didn't "miss" any appearances — but also says she didn't agree to any.
Certainly, most runners-up in the Miss USA pageant disappear off the face of the earth. While Lewis said it wasn't her beliefs that got Prejean fired, she of course disagrees, and is planning, according to reports, to write a tell-all book, which will extend her 15 minutes of fame well past what it should be.
Read part of the email exchange between Prejean and Lewis, emphasis mine. Still more can be read here.
From: "Keith Lewis"Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 10:10:25 -0700To: cprejeanxxxx Subject: RE: Messages
Carrie,
Although I do not agree with your directive nor is this letter an indication of our intent to waive our contract rights, we do not want to escalate the situation with you. In good faith, we will simply ask that you provide us all of the details so that we can block it in on our master calendar. We would also want to get the contact information should something come up - like you become missing after the event or you are in an accident before the event and need us to reach out for you. It is for your safety and our responsibility.
Best regards,
Keith Lewis
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From: cprejeanXXXXSent: Friday, May 29, 2009 7:57 AMTo: Keith LewisSubject: Re: Messages
You do not cooperate with me, and you pick and chose the the things YOU want me to do. That is not happening anymore. Stop speaking for me. I have MY own voice. What are u gonna do fire me for volunteering for the special olympics hahaha ur crazy No I am doing this appearance. You do not need details. Its for the SPECIAL OLYMPICS!!! You just need to know I will be doing it alright
You will not facilitate this appearance
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From: "Keith Lewis"Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 08:01:35 -0700To: cprejeanxxxx Subject: RE: Messages
Carrie,
As we have discussed, there is proper protocol and we have not waived our rights in any way to your contract. I am happy to try and facilitate the request. Please forward over the information along with the proper contact and we will try and confirm the appearance right away.
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From: cprejeanXXXXSent: Friday, May 29, 2009 7:40 AMTo: Keith LewisSubject: Re: Messages
I expect you to be forwarding me ALL email requests and interview requests to me. I know how you are and its not right if you are selecting things for me. Thanks for your cooperation And fyi I am a presenter of medals at the special olympics in a few weeks for the summer games. So now u know I am doing this and I expect your full support. Also I was asked to fill in for a dj on a local radio show.. Ill be reading from a show biz script monday. I am doing this
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Posted June 14th, 2009 by Michael Santo
