Stuart Flexner, one of the editors of the Random House Dictionary, explains why we need to constantly update dictionaries, and gives examples of some new words. Stuart also tells us how he came to be a lexicographer, and talks about the competition with other dictionaries.

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For many years most of the best writers of the English language found their way to Don Swaim's CBS Radio studio in New York. Wired for Books is proud to webcast these interviews in RealAudio.