I Remember Jimmy The Life And Times Of Jimmy Durante

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His famous "Schnozzola," his raspy voice, his unique vocabulary, his sunny personality, his "pianner playin'"...these are but some of the things author Irene Adler remembers about Jimmy Durante. The book is her tribute to the man who put a smile on peoples' faces wherever he appeared. With the help of over 175 photos, poster, and press clippings, 'I Remember Jimmy, The Life and Times of Jimmy Durante' vividly embraces the world of one of America's most beloved entertainers from his birth in a New York City tenement in 1893 through his struggle for personal identity, happiness, and success. Here are all the good times and bad times as recounted by those closest to him and by "The Schnozz" his development as an entetainer of true genius with the help of friends such as Eddie Cantor and Eddie Jackson; his stormy relationship with his first wife Jeanne, who, despite all their problems, stayed true to him to her death; his loyaltyto his best friend entertainer Lou Clayton, who became his business manager, mentor, and lifelong confidant; his tenure as a nightclub owner; his experiences in Hollywood; his triumphs on stage, radio, and television. Jimmy Durante's ability to make friends is perhaps the most unforgettable aspect of his life.Over the years, he earned the affection and adulation of countless fans the world over, many of whom were respected entertainers themselves. When Jimmy Durante died in January, 1980, one of his biggest fans, comedian Bob Hope, reflected on the success of his departed "...success can be measured by the friends one has. And, believe me, Jimmy Durante was the most successful man I know of." Now, join his other fans in remembering the life and times of the inimitable Jimmy Durante.