Gov. Patrick says he may miss book deadline

BOSTON -- Gov. Deval Patrick may miss the deadline for completing his autobiography.

The Massachusetts Democrat told reporters in a year-end interview that the writing has been slower than he expected and he may not finish the book before its planned 2010 release.

While he plans to eventually complete it, he said it was not his "top priority."

Patrick received a $1.35 million advance for the book in 2008. It's initial release date would have coincided with his re-election campaign next year.

He said his editor is "very flexible."

Patrick was a guest on Meet the Press Sunday morning.

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