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Laurie Lindeen
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		"Petal Pusher: A Rock and Roll Cinderella Story " Minnesota United States Profile Views: 14796 Last Login: 7/23/2008
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Member Since	4/22/2007
Band Website	laurielindeen.com
Band Members	Please send all inquiries to ami@foliolit.com Kicking Our Own Asses, The Best of Zuzu's Petals on Rhino Handmade is available now
Influences	Laurie's Essays on The Morning News: I'm Sick Y'all All Time Lows It's Not Fair
Type of Label	None

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Jul 25 2008

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DETROIT TODAY

Detroit, Michigan

Jul 26 2008

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Northville Candle and Gifts

Northville, Michigan

Jul 26 2008

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Chase Bar and Grill

Northville, Michigan

Jul 27 2008

8:00A

FOX 2

Detroit, Michigan

Jul 27 2008

3:00P

Barnes and Noble

Royal Oak, Michigan

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About Laurie Lindeen

Petal Pusher: A Rock and Roll Cinderella Story available NOW!

I grew up (but didn't grow up) in Madison, Wisconsin. I was a high school cheerleader and choir jock but went off the party deep-end at the University of Wisconsin (as one is wont to do in Madison).

Moving to Minneapolis in the mid-'80's, my girlfriends and I formed the band Zuzu's Petals. We sucked for three years or so (depending on who you ask), and got our act together around 1991 (vans, tours, recording contracts). I hooked up with musician Paul Westerberg and got the nesting urge in a major way.

After the band, I went from songwriting to prose writing. A house, parenthood, and an MFA in Creative Writing followed. When not parenting or writing, I teach Memoir in local schools as a resident writer through a non-profit arts organization.

I follow with odd obsession the Minnesota Twins and Timberwolves. I have a shopping problem, especially with sample sized beauty products and a few choice online shops when I have writer's block.

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hdhotdog	Jul 14 2008 10:14 PM thanx for da add. very groovy 4 me to hear the music that inspired this wonderful book.
The Revamps	May 19 2008 5:35 AM Hi Laurie, thanks for the add. Enjoying your book!
Cow Fish	May 20 2008 4:55 PM Thanks for the add! I loved your book! OX
Todd Ray	May 13 2008 1:56 PM Just stopped by to say hello and I hope all is going your way! Your friend, Todd Ray
ken	May 7 2008 10:03 PM Hi Laurie, Don't know you, didn't know yer band but now I do, you write good half-assed Pop Songs and front them well from what I've seen on MTVU-Tube. Tell yer Hub he's fulla shit about movies, and You should write more songs... ...about movies. Hope you are well.
Alva Starr	Mar 15 2008 8:48 PM Laurie, I hope your SxSW reading went well. Please post reviews and pics if possible (and if you have time:)) I wish I could have been there. BTW I can't wait to get the new comp CD. The song "Star Baby" is one of my faves and I haven't heard it in ages- since my record player died!
Clare	Mar 14 2008 10:36 PM Your SXSW panel was great... thanks for signing my book! It was pretty cool seeing X with you- that's something I won't soon forget. Good luck with the new book! -Clare
Laura Faeth	Mar 13 2008 10:21 AM Hi Laurie, Enjoyed watching the interview, and looking forward to hearing The Best of Zuzu's Petals. Hope you had fun at SXSW. Laura
Uranium Daughters	Mar 10 2008 3:15 PM Thanks for the add. Just started the book and already you're on my favorite island! -Julie
Greg Randall	Jan 28 2008 12:53 PM If I did not have to work for a living I would still be reading your book. I will take it up once I get home. Excellent. Cheers, Greg
dramamama	Jan 26 2008 7:05 PM Excellent book - I couldn't put it down... xo
Stand Alone Burner	Jan 21 2008 1:57 PM really digging the book, dude! read 2/3 of it in one sitting yesterday. (got a silver signed copy at the Barney Rubble by Lake Calhoun)
A Beautiful Heart & Soul	Jan 2 2008 5:13 PM I think you might know this man!!! Have a great day...Your Cousin, Julie
Catherine	Dec 24 2007 11:22 AM
brandy	Dec 18 2007 6:59 PM Super sweet show at 7th street! What an amazing idea for a reading and the band was right on! Wish people didn't have to get their hair done at 8 a.m. so we could have stayed and heard about the rest of your life....Kudos to you lady, and thanks for the show!
Winterland Studios	Dec 17 2007 11:42 PM Wow what a great reading and rock history show at the Entry. We had a great time. My wife read your book and after hearing your reading I will too. P.S. The band, including you were great. Peace
Alva Starr	Dec 10 2007 5:03 PM Laurie, I read your book again. It is one of those books that is so full of details that I got more out of it the second time. Thanks so much for capturing that time and the music and personalities. I wish I could see you read in person at 7 Th street this month. Good luck!
Rick	Dec 8 2007 10:57 AM How 'bout getting your stuff on www.pandora.com.....It's a great site and you would fit right in....
designers4africa	Nov 29 2007 3:29 PM stopping by to say hello & thanks for well just being you.... your going to be on tom hartman show...amazing i hope to catch it! d4a had their first auction ( my daughter ivy in my photos w/ natalie from dixie chicks ) at the event, we were able to raise enough to build a well in uganda cheers april www.designers4africa.org www.aprilstardavis.com
TOM*COOK	Nov 26 2007 9:45 PM we'll hear you on the hartman show soon!!!
TOM*COOK	Nov 7 2007 9:31 PM i think you know who's the better drummer.
TOM*COOK	Oct 24 2007 8:25 PM kfan wants you!.. just ask patti
Abbie	Oct 22 2007 4:15 PM Graphics for Hello Comments
LEDASWAN	Oct 16 2007 8:37 PM Your book was very heartfelt like great music, and by the way Zuzu's Petals was ahead of their time! Thank you for sharing your total honesty and sincerity in "Petal Pusher"- - Erica and Ledaswan
Janet Fitch	Oct 15 2007 7:47 PM Hi Laurie!! Great to read with you in Madison--wish we could have had time for a beer! Thanks for befriending Paint It Black and keep on rocking. Regards, Janet
Party Crasher	Oct 11 2007 10:30 PM You are SO hot -- why are you with that old guy?
Drinking with Ian	Oct 11 2007 12:14 PM you are SO gonna be on TV tonight. MCN 6 • 12:30am!
TOM*COOK	Oct 1 2007 12:37 PM linda kicked ass on the drums with me last night in new york! paul ,you know you want me!
TOM*COOK	Sep 25 2007 10:23 AM holla back now!
Rick	Sep 24 2007 4:39 PM I finally received your two CD's in the mail today. Why aren't you still doing this? i am greatly impressed for someone who just picked up a guitar one day and decided to be a rock star. I've been playing for about 30 years now and certaintly haven't had the sucess you've had. Way to go. Your public demands more from you. Music and books!!!
Rick	Sep 14 2007 4:44 PM Thank you for the add. I just finished your book and you have a new fan. Love you and wish you the best...
Jenna-tals	Sep 11 2007 9:36 PM your book was amazing, i couldnt put it down. it was even more interesting because i am a college student from minneapolis! your book made me feel quite sheltered though, i need to get out more! Great job.
Alva Starr	Sep 9 2007 3:51 PM Laurie, thanks for the add. I really enjoyed your book-can't wait for a follow up! When will the ZuZu's Petals greatest hits cd come out? Its been a long time coming and well deserved.
The Replacements: All Over But The Shouting	Sep 7 2007 9:43 PM "If only somebody could come up with something different -- start a new trend. Real music. If only somebody could sing a song, had something to say, had a good melody, and could do it in person, without help from any electronics. I think people would go nuts. It's bound to happen. There's got to be a guy out there somewhere. A natural." --Merle Haggard, "What I Know," Esquire magazine, September 2007
The Suburbs	Aug 31 2007 7:51 AM Hey, Laurie... thanks for the add! Great to have you as a friend. Love your music AND your book. Viva Suburbs! ~ the suburbs fan page
whistlepig	Aug 30 2007 7:41 PM I'm about 2/3 through the book and I am loving it so far! You are a fantastic writer and musician. When does the next book come out? : )
Anna Banana	Aug 27 2007 2:54 PM thanks for the add!! i work in a bookstore and your book looked so good and i must admit, i did judge a book by the cover!! the cover is way cool!! i have always been to chicken shit to be in a band but love karaoke!! cause i'll never be a rockstar, so it's all i got! but your book is amazing. it truly is an inspiring tale for any female who wants to persevere through any potential 'roadblock' that they think they may have, to get to their dream! my 14 yr old wants to be a rock star and i actually encourage her. i just make sure she studies both in school and in music!! i want her to read your book too!! thanks for being you!! your a great person!
Laura Faeth	Aug 16 2007 8:41 AM Hi Laurie, Thanks so much for the add. I just ordered your book and look forward to reading it. Great to find another woman who has found rock music to be a path towards personal transformation. Best wishes, Laura
Beating A Dead Horse	Aug 15 2007 2:23 PM Great seeing you on Drinking with Ian! Librarians represent!
Jen	Aug 14 2007 7:23 PM Thank you for adding me! I just wanted to let you know that your book is amazing. I live in Madison and it seems that it has not changed a bit. Its so funny to hear someone else have the same feelings about this town.
Anita

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