Robyn Okrant

Robyn Okrant is the writer of "Living Oprah," a blog in which she documents her attempt to live according to Oprah Winfrey's advice every day for a full year.Official Blog: Living Oprah

"I believe the most influential American public figure today to be Oprah Winfrey. Many of us allow her to dictate what we read, what we watch, what we listen to, how we cook, exercise, organize, and how we vote. We are convinced by her powerful public persona that her way is the right way."Living Oprah: Let The Experiment Begin! (January 1, 2008)

"Due to her overwhelmingly privileged lifestyle, can she actually be the voice of the American woman? Does she still understand the everyday stresses on 'real life' women? I don't believe this is possible."Living Oprah: Let The Experiment Begin! (January 1, 2008)

"Because she's put so high up on a pedestal, I just wanted to put everything to the test."*MSNBC: Today show: Woman follows gospel according to Oprah (October 17, 2008)