Gregory Peck: A Charmed Life by Lynn Haney
"…a charming, bohemian character who always loses at poker" – John Huston "…he is like Mount Rushmore. Every time he laughs, dust comes out" – Frank Sinatra 'He was probably the most beautiful creature l'd ever seen. And when he looks at you, he sees you, he connects with you completely.' - Lauren Bacall Gregory Peck ranks with Cary Grant as one of the most charismatic and timeless leading men of twentieth-century cinema. In this powerful and comprehensive biography, Lynn Haney explores the many influences in Peck's life, drawing on extensive first-hand interviews with the actor and with his inner circle. Here, Ingrid Bergman, Jennifer Jones, Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren, Lauren Bacall, Jane Fonda and many of Peck's other leading ladies offer their frank and revealing stories about the enigmatic star. The book contains many revelations about Peck's early days and Haney looks at the films that established him as a star from 'Roman Holiday' to 'To Kill a Mockingbird', documenting his story right up to the present day.
"'He was probably the most beautiful creature l'd ever seenAnd when he looks at you, he sees you, he connects with you completely.' - Lauren Bacall"
Lynn Haney is the author of ten books, including 'The Lady is a Jock' and 'Naked at the Feast: A Biography of Josephine Baker' (Robson). She writes on entertainment, travel, sports and finance. Before becoming a full-time writer Haney was employed by Christian Dior-Paris, The National Endowment for the Arts, CBS-TV News and 'The New York Times'.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861058249 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861058241 |
| Title | Gregory Peck: A Charmed Life |
| Author | Lynn Haney |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2005-03-24 |
| Number of pages | 476 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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