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#1 I am not a celebrity, and I have never been recognized out of costume. I have a simple life and no ambitions beyond it.
#2 I've done a lot of cool stuff. I've been in love with a married woman, and I don't like alcohol. I can't read music, and I can't remember the last time I had a bad meal..
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Get the Summary of Dave Quinn's Not All Diamonds and Rose in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Not All Diamonds and Rose" by Dave Quinn chronicles the inception and evolution of "The Real Housewives" franchise, delving into the personal and professional lives of the women involved. The book begins with the dispute over who was the original Housewife, crediting Jeana Keough as the inspiration for the show. The casting...
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Get the Summary of Priscilla Beaulieu Presley's Elvis and Me in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Elvis and Me" is the personal memoir of Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, chronicling her life and relationship with Elvis Presley. The book begins with the somber news of Elvis's death, reflecting on their deep bond despite their divorce. Priscilla recounts her conservative upbringing, her parents' influence, and the revelation...
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#1 Paul McCartney has a natural affability that makes him easy to talk to. He is not obsessed with questions of image, and he has a good understanding of how he appears to the outside world.
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Book Preview: #1 The Chinese government had plans to build a Disney Park, and they would start by broadcasting the Disney Channel on local airwaves. Families would become attached to the characters, and then the company would build a park.
#2 In 1996, Murphy received a phone call from the Chinese embassy in Washington. They had heard about a film being shot in Morocco about the Dalai...
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Book Preview: #1 My family has a myth that my parents met in college and fell in love instantly. My dad was tall and smart, and my mother was also tall and smart, with dark curly hair and an outgoing personality. They had three children: me, my brother Warren a year-and-a-half later, then Kevin three-and-a-half years after that.
#2 I had a very active childhood, with lots of music,...
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Get the Summary of Maurice Benard's Nothing General About It in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Nothing General About It" is the memoir of Maurice Benard, who recounts his life from a challenging childhood to his successful acting career while managing bipolar disorder. Born Mauricio Jose Morales in San Francisco to a strict father and a nurturing mother, Maurice faced early signs of mental health issues, including...
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Get the Summary of Michael J. Fox's No Time Like the Future in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book.
In No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality, Michael shares personal stories and observations about illness and health, aging, the strength of family and friends, and how our perceptions about time affect the way we approach mortality. Thoughtful and moving, but with Fox's trademark sense of humor, his...
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Get the Summary of Brian Kilmeade's Teddy and Booker T in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Teddy and Booker T" by Brian Kilmeade chronicles the lives of Booker T. Washington and Theodore Roosevelt, detailing their personal challenges, careers, and the intersection of their paths in the fight for racial equality. Washington, born into slavery, was determined to educate himself and others, eventually founding the...
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Get the Summary of Craig Shirley's Mary Ball Washington in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Mary Ball Washington" delves into the life of George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, against the backdrop of colonial Virginia's transformation. Born in 1708, Mary witnessed the growth of Virginia's counties and the rise of influential families like the Washingtons. The book explores the societal context of the...
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Get the Summary of Bret Baier's To Rescue the Constitution in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "To Rescue the Constitution" chronicles George Washington's journey from his early life in Virginia, through his leadership in the Revolutionary War, to his pivotal role in the founding of the United States and the drafting of the Constitution. Raised with strong moral values, Washington's character was shaped by his upbringing...
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Get the Summary of Doris Kearns Goodwin's Leadership in Turbulent Times in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Leadership in Turbulent Times" explores the lives and leadership qualities of four U.S. presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. The book delves into their early lives, highlighting the personal challenges and formative experiences that shaped their characters...
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Get the Summary of S.C. Gwynne's Empire of the Summer Moon in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Empire of the Summer Moon spans two astonishing stories. The first traces the rise and fall of the Comanches, the most powerful Indian tribe in American history. The second entails one of the most remarkable narratives ever to come out of the Old West: the epic saga of the pioneer woman Cynthia...
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#1 I had flown to Madrid to meet with Spain's top anti-corruption prosecutor, José Grinda. I'd come to share evidence about how dirty money was used to purchase luxury properties along Spain's Costa del Sol.
#2 I was arrested in Madrid by Spanish police on an Interpol arrest warrant issued by the Russians. I was taken to the police station, and the managers there tried...
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