Garrison Keillor Stops Woman From Sending Him Dead Beetles

Order Blocks Harassment of Keillor

Oct 23rd, 2007 | ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Garrison Keillor has gotten a restraining order against a Georgia woman he claims has made telephone calls and sent him explicit e-mails and disturbing gifts, including a petrified alligator foot and dead beetles...

Keillor's filing said the e-mails and letters were often "disturbing, unintelligible and rambling," and in one, [the accused, Andrea] Campbell "graphically described making love to me."

He also alleged Campbell showed up at his home in St. Paul in July. His wife was startled awake early one morning by the sound of someone rustling around outside the family's house. She filed a police report.

Campbell denied the allegations in a telephone interview with the St. Paul Pioneer Press. She said she only wanted to show her gratitude for Keillor's work.

"I am unclear as to what the problem is," she said.

Campbell said Keillor had misunderstood the letters, e-mails, packages and phone calls. She said she was never closer to his house than the sidewalk.

"I believe that he's paranoid, or some woman, his wife, is upset and told him he has to do something about it," she said...

"It's transcendental love, that's all" she said. "Between a writer and reader."

Comments

One look at Kiellor's picture and I think it's obvious that Campbell is disturbed for stalking him. But maybe that's what transcendental love is all about. Seeing past freakish homeliness and seeing the talented writer beneath.

Posted by: Paul Miller on 10/23/07 at 7:43 PM Respond

I am that woman. I will have my name restored. Mr. Keillor has made a story of lies in the temporary order for restraint. These allegations are false and my words were taken out of context from my book on creative influence in consciousness.478.285.0029
I am requesting that he drop the accusations and write a letter of apology. I forgive him,but I want my name out of the court system. I never stalked him nor did I harrass him. I have plenty of proof and plenty of witnesses. He flatters himself to believe these things awful things he has said.

Posted by: andrea campbell on 10/24/07 at 1:47 PM Respond

I think Keillor is on an ego trip

Posted by: steve sagissor on 11/26/07 at 4:07 PM Respond

andrea,are you in therapy for your condition? Are you under medication? Your post sounds like somebody who needs the care of a professional. Of course, I am sure, that you have already been told this.

Posted by: Doc Watson on 11/27/07 at 7:31 AM Respond

What do Mr. Keillor's looks have to do with it? If you think women are only attracted to a man for what is outside you are doomed to a life of shallow relationships.
That being said, Mr. Keillor has a right to live his private life without fear of stalking or interference by anyone who imagines any kind of relationship between the two of them. I hope Ms. Campbell gets the help she needs, so the Keillor family can live in peace.

Posted by: A. Meyers on 01/31/08 at 11:16 AM Respond