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Saturday, January 27, 2007 12:00 AM

Welcome to celebrehab

Our clip 'n' save guide to the latest in star makeovers, where the first step is to admit you have a problem and the second step is to get back to partying.
By Scott Lamb

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  • Friday, January 26, 2007 06:24 PM

    It's where we get medieval on our asses

    This isn't about therapy. It's a latter day, somewhat secularized version of an old institution. Penance. When you sin, you live an austere, shamed, private environment. At some point in the future you emerge with your sins absolved.

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