Lawrence J. Quirk delves into every personal and professional aspect of Bob Hope's long complex and dramatic life; rising by sheer dint of will to great wealth and fame. Why did Hope become so identified with sponsoring the Vietnam War? What's the real scoop on his relationship with Bing Crosby? How far astray did Hope's frankly oversexed nature lead him from the marriage he successfully maintained with Dolores for over sixty years? Quirk writes about Hope based on long experience. He knew and interviewed Bob Hope while serving as an army seargeant during the Korean war and later as entertainment editor and interviewer of top stars for over forty years. Quirk approaches his subject with original observations born of years of studying this most celebrated yet in some ways most mysterious of entertainment giants.
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Lawrence J. Quirk Imprint: Applause Theatre Book Publishers Country of Publication: United States Edition: New edition Dimensions:
Height: 223mm,
Width: 151mm,
Spine: 21mm
Weight: 553g ISBN:9781557834508 ISBN 10: 1557834504 Series:Applause Books Pages: 338 Publication Date:01 November 2000 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Lawrences Quirk's biographies include Bette Davis, James Stewart, Joan Crawford, and Cher.