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Jim McGreevey's truck stop memories.


When James McGreevey was governor of New Jersey he had an affair with a male employee. That was the reason given for his dramatic coming-out and resignation on national television in 2004. But long before that the 48-year-old McGreevey says he was cruising for sex This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims.

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 at truck stops.

In his memoir memoir

History or record composed from personal observation and experience. Closely related to autobiography, a memoir differs chiefly in the degree of emphasis on external events.
, titled The Confession and due out this September, McGreevey reportedly talks about how he didn't feel that he could have a gay relationship and still have a political career. "So instead I settled for the detached anonymity of bookstores and rest stops as a compromise, but one that was wholly unfulfilling and morally unsatisfactory," he writes, according to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

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 excerpts published in The Star-Ledger of Newark, N.J.

Now separated from his wife, it appears McGreevey has finally found "Finally Found" was the debut single from the Honeyz. This was their most successful single in the UK and worldwide, securing a number 4 position in the UK singles chart and achieved platinum status in Australia [1] Tracklisting

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 stability. He said he plans to attend an unveiling of his official portrait at the New Jersey statehouse state·house also state house  
n.
A building in which a state legislature holds sessions; a state capitol.


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NZ a rented house built by the government

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 this summer with his boyfriend, investment adviser Mark O'Donnell.
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Publication:The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
Date:Jun 20, 2006
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