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Gold Gato
, November 21, 2014
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This is one of the most objective Grant books I've read, which means there really isn't anything sensational. No made up stories, just a recounting of his personality, which was a man who preferred his own company and who eschewed the craziness of the industry lifestyle. Instead, we get the many different sides of the greatest star of the cinematic Golden Age.
1.) The Lone Wolf...who didn't necessarily like being alone.
2.) The Simple Man...happy with minimal furnishings and dinner on a tv tray.
3.) The Perfectionist...who drove directors and co-stars to nervous breakdowns.
4.) The Evangelist...who espoused the use of LSD for wives and friends.
5.) The Tycoon...genius business mind which turned thousands into millions.
6.) The Tastemaker...set the standard for clothing and style to this day.
7.) The Charmer...the smile and the dimple turned him into velcro.
This is a good read for anyone interested in learning about the life of Grant, without the extra embellishments.
Book Season = Summer (red tiles and azure swimming pools)
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