Birkland

Of the old forest naught remains in perfection save the southern parts known as Birkland and Bilhagh, in the neighbourhood of Edwinstowe and

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It's so simple that the series takes Birkland's decision for granted after all, the premiere would have no narrative arc without it.

Leslie Birkland on Going From Welfare to Big Rich Texas 2011

Birkland: I did feel that way, though Bonnie grew up differently than me: Her father is a surgeon, she's a doctor, she's brilliant.

Leslie Birkland on Going From Welfare to Big Rich Texas 2011

The premise of Big Rich Texas, the Style Network's riff on the Real Housewives template that premieres Sunday at 9/8c, is simple: Self-made woman, pageant coach and model Leslie Birkland moves to Dallas and attempts to enter society by joining the exclusive Woodhaven Country Club.

Leslie Birkland on Going From Welfare to Big Rich Texas 2011

Birkland: There's the status, but it's also because I didn't know anyone besides my cousin Connie, who plays a prominent role on Big Rich Texas.

Leslie Birkland on Going From Welfare to Big Rich Texas 2011

Leslie Birkland: At least I wouldn't be on the show!

Leslie Birkland on Going From Welfare to Big Rich Texas 2011

"The people who live at the beach get to enjoy the benefits, but they don't bear all the risks, and those of us who don't live on the beach don't get the daily benefits but do bear some of the risks," says Thomas Birkland , a professor of public policy at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.

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Birkland: I'm proud of my background, quite frankly.

Leslie Birkland on Going From Welfare to Big Rich Texas 2011

We spoke to reality newbie Birkland to get to the bottom of this.

Leslie Birkland on Going From Welfare to Big Rich Texas 2011

Birkland: Keep in mind, I hadn't really seen my cousin in 20 years.

Leslie Birkland on Going From Welfare to Big Rich Texas 2011