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Rob lowe things i tell my friends5/22/2023 ![]() ![]() Now, what was in Johnowen’s mind? Did he understand who the “president” is, why did he want to make a gift of his beloved frog Gwee Gwee? I should gently decline his gift, so he can keep it.” It would have been so easy for President Clinton to think, “I shouldn’t deprive a little boy of his special toy. I love this story because it’s a great example of how sometimes we can be generous by taking. Rob Lowe, Stories I Only Tell My Friends You can come visit him at the Clinton Library someday.” Have since I was a boy like you…I’ll keep him nice and safe. I bet you didn’t know, but I collect frogs. Sheryl and I look at each other in shock. “Well, look at this!” says the president. But now, he takes it out of his mouth and hands his old, tattered frog to the president. It has been his security blanket since he was an infant. My youngest son, Johnowen, is holding his stuffed frog, Gwee Gwee, which he never lets out of his sight, under any circumstances. ![]() On my last visit to the Clinton White House, I’m standing on the South Lawn with Sheryl and the boys talking to the president before he hops onto Marine One. It was very interesting for many reasons, and I was particularly struck by a story Lowe told, recalling a visit to the White House during his time on the show The West Wing: I’m not a particular fan (or not) of Rob Lowe, but several people had recommended his memoir, Stories I Only Tell My Friends, so I decided to read it. ![]()
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