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THE READERS SPEAK
And some of them say good stuff!

As one of the most highly circulated columnists in Massachusetts, Peter Chianca gets his share of mail. A lot of it we can't repeat here, because it uses words that will not get by most reputable parental control programs. But following are some of the more positive comments, and a few other notable achievements.

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The New England Press Association has named Peter Chianca "Best Humor Columnist" for three of the last six years. His columns and commentary have also been honored by the following organizations:

· National Newspaper Association
· Suburban Newspapers of America
· National Society of Newspaper Columnists
· Massachusetts Press Association

"At Large" has garnered week after week of positive
feedback from readers of all ages and demographic groups:

· "I figured I should tell you how much I enjoy your articles, because I look forward to them every week … Your writing literally has me laughing out loud. I subscribe to the Saugus Advertiser to keep up with the local news … I never imagined I’d find such great, enjoyable writing there, yet I have. It was like finding filet mignon at McDonalds."

· "I'm stunned that a column THIS GOOD is in my LOCAL paper. I thought I'd have to move to Dave Barry's neighborhood to get that."

· "Just wanted to let you know I look forward to your column each week. In fact I have shared it with my daughter (Tufts 2000) and her friends -- THEY even think you're cool."

· "I just wanted to tell you how glad I was to see your byline reappear in the Winchester Star last week. Your articles consistently give me at least one laugh-out-loud moment, and last week was no exception."

· "I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how much I enjoy reading your columns in the Malden Observer. They are so funny and really well written. Keep up the good work."

· "I've been reading your Point of View column in the Natick Tab for a while now, and it's about time I dropped you a note to let you know how much I enjoy it! The immediate impetus was the 4-17-01 column on the Franklin Mint catalogue, but it's only the latest in a line of well-written and funny columns."

· "I just wanted to drop you a quick line to explain exactly how amused I was at your At Large column this week: While enjoying a lovely warm lunch from the cafe downstairs, I literally snorted Coke through my nose."

· "Just wanted to send a quick note to say how much I enjoy your column. I'm a stay at home mom with little time to read the paper, but I do find time to peruse your weekly columns. With little ones all under the age of six, I usually find something I can relate to in your musings. Keep up the enthusiasm!"

· "Your witty, and even sarcastic at times, humor and charismatic insight puts a different spin on articles as opposed to the usual bland, boring everyday hoopla written by others who have personalities similar to that of a tree stump."

· "I enjoy the way you make references to your [kids] in many of your articles, as it really shows your devotion to being a father and the love you have for them."

· "I read your column every week and always find it amusing. This week you outdid yourself. I couldn't stop laughing. I usually don't respond to articles or columns that I have read but I wanted you to know that someone out here enjoys your column."

· "I just read your article ‘Magazine Unveils Dream Diet...’ and I laughed all the way through it! You are so funny. Maybe you should consider the ‘stand-up’ comedy circuit. Keep up your interesting and informative writing style."

· "You have a terrific way of putting fact, exaggeration, and a great vocabulary together to make a VERY interesting and humorous article. Wish I could do that!"

· "Thank you for the wonderfully humorous columns you write in The Chronicle. I am 85 years old [and] your column is the best part of the paper to me! Next to the obituary column! Keep smiling, God loves you and America!!"