– among National Humanities Medal winners. – Seattle Times
Category: people
Who said: “I was bigger than the Beatles. Bigger than Elvis. Hotter than Sinatra. Every song I recorded turned to gold?”
Give up? Why did Eddie Fischer wait until 1999 to publish his autobiography? His last hit was 1956. Will anyone still care? – San Antonio Express News
Future past
Arthur Clarke helped write “2001,” inspired “Star Trek” and wrote a host of futuristic science fiction. Now he lives in Sri Lanka dreaming of the past, running his life via e-mail and fighting accusations of pedophilia. The Observer’s Tim Adams tracked him down. – The Observer (UK)
TALENTED BUT…
Is there anyone who could deny Robin Williams’ unique talents? So why is it so difficult to watch him? – Salon
WAS MARIO LANZA KILLED BY THE MOB?
New Canadian film going into production contends Hollywood ruined singer and that he was whacked by the Mafia. – Toronto Globe and Mail