Ann Landers
Ann Landers was the pen name of Eppie Lederer, who wrote an enormously popular advice column syndicated in American newspapers from 1955 to 2002.
The name became synonymous with dispensing practical wisdom on personal problems: Who do you think you are, Ann Landers?
Her twin sister wrote the competing "Dear Abby" column.
- adviceGuidance on decisions
- advice columnWritten guidance for readers
- columnistRecurring newspaper feature writer
- syndicatedLicensed for wide distribution
- newspaperPrinted periodical of current events
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- pseudonymspen name, pen names, pseudonym, pseudonyms, nom de plume
- columnspillar, column, pillars, shaft, shafts
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