Shadows Of A Book
Like an elaborate stage production, a book is merely the end result of months of preparation by many people who never set foot into the spotlight. It’s my pleasure to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to a few of those who worked so hard to make this particular production happen.
First and foremost I’d like to thank my editor at Omnibus Press, Chris Charlesworth, who has been endlessly patient through numerous delays. His sensitivity to the demands on my time, and his tact when reminding me how I should prioritise those demands when I often muddled their order, made this process far more pleasant than it could have been had he responded otherwise.
That said, I would be remiss if I didn’t also immediately acknowledge the equal patience, tact, and sensitivity of my favourite writer, Harold Gershowitz, as he, too, suffered seemingly endless delays in our work together due to my lack of coordination while trying to juggle far too many tasks. Hal’s is a formidable talent, and I’m continually amazed that he finds anything I have to say worth his consideration. He also has very nice ears.
Another of the many men I answer to who deserves a special commendation for patience above and beyond the ordinary is John Ward. It’s hard for me to believe that my contribution to his endeavors constitutes anything more than sheer frustration, yet still he always seems happy to see me. For that I’m grateful.
Of course this book would not have been possible without those who extended to me their time and trust in sharing their personal memories and mementos to aid my efforts. My sincerest thanks go to HerbBernstein, Paul Brownstein, Dick Clark, Ron Dante, Robert Danz, Marshall Deixler, Susan Deixler, Ben Fong-Torres, Harry Grovier, Lee Gurst, Bro Herrod, Howard Honig, Maxine Horn, Jeanne Lucas, Steve and Lexy Mackler, Mary Moesel, Amanda Mercer Neder, Pamela Pentony, Jim Petersen, Iris Richman, Ed Sciaky, Kyle Vincent, Jack Wilkins, Robert Windeler. A special note of gratitude to Mrs Anna Keliher, Harold Keliher’s widow. Anna is agreat Brooklyn broad, a sweet and lovely lady, a joyous human being, and a true pleasure to know.
Additional and equally heartfelt thanks go to Zev Gruman and the other intrepid folks at Paper Chase Research in New York City; Kalen Rogers at Music Sales Corporation, who did me the great favour of putting me in touch with Zev; Terry Mazeroski and Lester Eldridge of the former Eastern District High School, Brooklyn; friend and author Jerry Hopkins; the always accommodating Paul Lane of Photo Source, Evanston; Stroh’s archivist Peter Blum, and Barry McGuire who put me in touch with Mr Blum; Michelangelo Signorile, who helped assuage my fears and put things in perspective; Paula Sweeney, at Selective Service Administration; Dr William Donnelly, a historian with the U.S. Army Center of Military History in Washington, DC; Mark Duran of Playboy Enterprises; attorney Renee Schwartz; Mark Foreit; Bill Lynch of the San Francisco Public Library; Mrs Denise Nielsen, fan and friend; the clever and helpful men and women of the Evanston Public Library as well as the Sulzer Library in Chicago, all of whom went out of their way to open new avenues of research to me, and make the old paths easier to navigate.
Of course they also serve who simply take my calls at all hours. I’m always thankful for good friends who are always so willing to listen to me read or rant or kvetch, who calm me down and cheer me up and generally make my life a more pleasant place to be. My special thanks to Michael Eldridge and Marianne Ahokas, my touchstones and too-frequent hosts, and Arcata, California, a gem of a place I wish I could put in my pocket and carry with me always. Thanks, too, to the Zimas – Bill, Debbie, Emma and – a new addition to the family since I acknowledged them in my last book – little Lucy. All are constant sources of comfort, creativity, and amusement. Even more thanks to my agent, Jonathan Dolger, the calm, quiet voice of reason; to Paul Desprez, the best husband I’ve had to date, and his sister Denise; to Tamsyn Griffith, who continues to lend generous moral and financial support; to Laurie Worrall, friend and fellow cheese hunter; to Cathy Weldy, the reassuring voice on the other end of the phone; to Dan Salomon, who is never impressed; to Kim Blacker and her beautiful and wise daughter Rachael Blacker; to October Crifasi, who got more – and less – than she bargained for when she raised her hand at that first book signing; to Beth Pearson, still my biggest fan; to Emil and Gertrude Francone, who still love me like their own.
And, finally, my sincere appreciation to all the Barry Manilow fans who wrote to express their support and add their personal thoughts and anecdotes. I’m sure their idol will shine no less brightly in their eyes for the revelation of a few new facets.
To anyone who I missed, please know that your omission is not an expression of any less gratitude on my part than I feel for those listed, but merely a reflection of my own poor organisation. While your name may not appear here, your assistance was truly appreciated.
Patricia Butler
Evanston, Illinois
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Behind the Music: Bette Midler, VH1
Behind the Music: 1975, VH1
Interviews with Anna Keliher
Interviews with Lee Gurst
Interviews with Ron Dante
Interview with Kyle Vincent
Interview with Jack Wilkins
Interview with Dick Clark
Interview with Robert Danz
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