Michael Lewis, Learning in New Orleans

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Published September 9, 2005 at 12:00 AM EDT

He's the author of Liar's Poker and The New, New Thing. Michael Lewis talks about his high school days in New Orleans, the subject of his newest book, Coach: Lessons on The Game of Life.

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