Celebrity | Sarah Palin Levi: Palin's Quitting for the Cash Guv wants to cash in on reality show, book deals By Evann Gastaldo Posted Jul 10, 2009 7:05 AM CDT Copied Levi Johnston, 19, appears with his attorney Rex Butler, right, during a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska, on Thursday, July 9, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) Levi Johnston chimed in on Sarah Palin’s resignation yesterday, claiming the governor is probably doing it for the cash, reports the AP. When he lived with his ex-fiancé’s family in December and January, he overheard Palin saying she wanted to take advantage of the many deals being thrown her way, a reality show and book among them. “I think the big deal was the book. That was millions of dollars,” says Johnston, who is pursuing his own book and movie deals. A Palin spokesperson responds: “It is interesting to learn Levi is working on a piece of fiction while honing his acting skills.” Read These Next Defense officials react to Hegseth's Quantico meeting. Government shutdown is here. Here's what to expect. Turns out life on the California coast isn't always breezy. President asks nation's top generals to loosen up. Report an error