They Did What - Softcover

Bob Fenster

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0740737937 ISBN 13: 9780740737930

Publisher: Andrews Mcmeel Publishing, 2002

Synopsis

Whether they're actors or singers, politicians or statesmen, famous folks have no choice but to stand squinting in the limelight as their odd and offbeat exploits become fodder for scrutiny. Author Bob Fenster has captured all their hilarious, behind-the-scenes antics in They Did What!? Consider, for example: o The Beach Boys originally wanted to call their group the Pendletons, so they could get free shirts from the Oregon clothing manufacturer. o At her wedding, movie star Lana Turner had "I love you" spelled out in pimentos in the sides of baked hams. o Before they hit it big in the movies, Angelina Jolie studied to be a funeral director and Sean Connery polished coffins. Filled with hundreds of fascinating escapades and interesting idiosyncrasies, They Did What!? also looks at issues associated with fame, such as "Why do famous people marry other famous people?" and includes tongue-in-cheek lessons we can learn from celebrities, like "How to b

About this edition

• Publisher: Andrews Mcmeel Publishing
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0740737937
• ISBN 13: 9780740737930
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 278