Tag: Sinatra

When Clickbait Was Clickbait

Today's selection--from The Fixer by Josh Young and Manfred Westphal. The tempestuous marriage of Marilyn and Joe: “Marilyn  and  DiMaggio  were  the  gift  that  kept  on  giving  for  Confidential,  which  would  also  turn  out  well  for  [private investigator Fred ] Otash. After two years of dating, and with [studio executive] Joe Schenck's tight grip loosened, Marilyn married... Continue Reading →

Neither a Borrower, Nor a Lender Be

man in black and white striped shirt standing in front of white window blinds

[I'm no fan of Ol' Blues Eyes, but he makes a good case against loaning money, especially to friends and relatives. Still ... he's no Silverback. SB SM] Today's selection -- from The Fat Lady Sang by Robert Evans. Frank Sinatra gave invaluable advice to an up-and-coming Robert Evans, soon to become chairman of Paramount Pictures: "'Those hangers-on I... Continue Reading →

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