Raised Eyebrows - My Years Inside Groucho's House (Expanded Edition)

ISBN: 1593936524

Author: Stoliar, Steve

Condition: Used

RAISED EYEBROWS: My Years Inside Grouchos House is the bittersweet story of the last years in the life of Groucho Marx, told by a young Marx Brothers fan who was fortunate enough to work for Groucho as his personal secretary and archivist, right inside Marxs Beverly Hills home. In addition to getting to know his hero, the author was able to spend quality time with Zeppo, Gummo, Mae West, George Burns, Bob Hope, Jack Lemmon, S.J. Perelman, Steve Allen, and scores of other luminaries of stage, screen, TV and literature. The downside of this dream-come-true was getting close to his idol as the curtain was coming down, and dealing with Erin Fleming - the mercurial woman in charge of Grouchos personal and professional life. Filled with never-before-seen photos and anecdotes, with an introduction by Dick Cavett.The author has written a new Afterword for this edition, detailing events and experiences that have taken place in the 15 years since the book was originally published, and there is a terrific new cover drawing by artist extraordinaire, Drew Friedman.A real page-turner that is by turns startling, shocking and as engrossing as a good novel. What a splendid book it is. - DICK CAVETTIts one of the best books about a show-business icon Ive ever readIt makes Groucho live so much more than the conventional bios. - WOODY ALLENRaised Eyebrows is an intimate account of one of our national treasures - Groucho Marx. Its written by a young man who was fortunate enough to live with and work for Groucho, and if he doesnt know what hes talking about, who would? It has a unique insiders point of view and is a fascinating study of a man who was one of the kings of comedy. - JACK LEMMONIn this delightful report, Mr. Stoliar brings the real Groucho alive with wit, tears and all. - STEVE ALLEN