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This actor is really a good writer. He has a good sense of humor and a great memory and stories of the "old" Hollywood studio system..
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Very poorly written, more likle a diary than any specific information. Disjointed as it hops from one place to another without any real tie together information. Nearly everyone has been wrong with the exception of him. Strange I had looked forward to reading his book and was disapointed with the contents and the way it was put together. I worked in that town for more than 50 years and was in the entertainment industry for a significant amount of that time. Stories always circulated about the various personalities most of which were press agents dreams and he managed to stay clean of most until the later part of his career and then in an attempt to get a grater return for whatever he contributed to the entertainment he tried to get in on the financing and with poor business sence he ended up taking the people that he was involved with to courts in attempts to get more money than he was actually due. Tye result was his name gradually went down as far as being a nice guy. I would not recommend his book to anyone that is looking for factual information or any real insite as to what made Mr. Wagner run.Read full review
Not a fan of RJ but definitely one of Natalie Wood. I bought the book to see what he had to say about life with her and her death. The book was slow at times but also had moments full of lovely memories and some amusing moments (ie David Niven). I grew up in the sixties and recall many individuals he names in this book. If you aren't familiar with TV and Movies from the 60's - 80's era, this book may bore you. He seems to be a very caring man and appears to truly love his family.
I found this to be a fascinating glimpse in to the life of an actor who I have liked since childhood - watching It Takes a Thief. I have also watched many of his earlier movies, my favorite being A Kiss Before Dying. He writes honestly and sincerely in my opinion, and he is very open about his feelings for others and his encounters with many famous people. I enjoyed the book.
If you grew up in the 60's you'll enjoy this book. Lots of "old Hollywood" references and stories. Felt it wasn't all that informative and that "RJ" kept it superficial in many respects. Probably part of the reason he never become a big-time movie star. Nice guy, great father, lotsa baggage. Sounds like most everyone.
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