Paula Deen Publicist Quits Over Novo Nordisk A/S Deal Published: Jan 26, 2012 More fallout from the Paula Deen controversy. The long-time publicist for the self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Southern Cuisine’ has quit. Related links New York Daily News This will open in a new window Pharmalot This will open in a new window Boston Herald This will open in a new window Email this Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit Back to news