Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall formed one of the most iconic movie teams of all time. Although they only made four films together – and one of them wasn’t very good at all – their legendary chemistry and amazing talent … Continue reading
Arnold Rothstein was one of America’s first and most important leaders of organized crime. I was reading a wonderful biography about him and was fascinated to read his last words. People who attend my public speaking presentations love when I … Continue reading
The 2014 death of Lauren Bacall marked a sad passage for fans of classic Hollywood. An accomplished actress on Broadway, where she won the Tony Award, and in films Lauren Bacall also stood as an icon of glamor, class and … Continue reading
Peter Lawford may be the least well-known member of the Frank Sinatra “Rat Pack.” Lawford is sometimes called “The Man Who Kept The Secrets” because of his clandestine efforts to connect his brother-in-law, John F. Kennedy, and Marilyn Monroe and his work … Continue reading
MOTIVATIONAL MOVIE QUOTES After a lifetime spent in love with the movies, it occurred to me how often a great line of dialogue from a film stayed with me. I’m not just talking about memorable quotes like, “Play it, Sam!” … Continue reading