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Don't Mind If I Do
<center> Spend a few hours with George Hamilton?
<big><center> Don't Mind If I Do
Don't let that tanned, handsome, charming surface fool you. Beneath the bronzed façade is a mischievous mind with a wicked wit. George Hamilton doesn't miss a thing. With a front row seat for classic Hollywood's biggest secrets and scandals, George has the intelli
...morePaperback, 320 pages
Published
October 14th 2008
by Touchstone
(first published 2008)
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Dorothy
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Recommended to Dorothy by:
Joan Hamburg of WOR
This book was introduced to me during an interview that he had with Joan Hamburg of WOR. I thought that it might be a light read with a humorous bent. However:
It's amazing to me how celebrities can literally get away with almost anything! Tiny, George's mother, would have been reported to DYFS today for the manner in which she raised her children. She not only taught them how to sponge off others, but she sponged off George for most of his working life. She starts off by dragging t...more
It's amazing to me how celebrities can literally get away with almost anything! Tiny, George's mother, would have been reported to DYFS today for the manner in which she raised her children. She not only taught them how to sponge off others, but she sponged off George for most of his working life. She starts off by dragging t...more
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In spite of the 3 stars, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.... Okay, not a great read from a literary standpoint, but definitely guilty book candy, especially if you are at all interested in Old School Hollywood. A fascinating, funny, and candid name-dropping journey of conspicuous consumption tracking the unique life of George Hamilton (the guy with the tan who was on Dancing With the Stars). His mother's life was fascinating in and of itself... his brother, a flaming gay man with an eye f...more
Spotted this on the library's 'new books' shelf and had to read it. Always liked Hamilton and find him witty in a self-deprecating way. Once read a review/comment in a Jeff Campbell (Speed Cleaning) book where Hamilton said he took care of his own housecleaning using Campbell's methods. Seemed very down-to-earth yet he always comes across as the jet-setting Monte Carlo type.
The book goes a long way to explaining the strange juxtaposition though it's not a 'down and dirty' tell-a...more
The book goes a long way to explaining the strange juxtaposition though it's not a 'down and dirty' tell-a...more
After having had the chance to meet George Hamilton at BEA last year, I was excited to read this book. He was so suave and handsome, and I've been a fan of his film "Love at First Bite" since it first came out. I even voted for him on "Dancing with the Stars." I figured his life story would be interesting, and I wasn't disappointed. Of course, there was lots of kiss and tell, but I was surprised at the variety of women he has dated, including Elizabeth Taylor and Danielle Ste...more
I enjoyed this humorous account of his life. Over 1/3 was dedicated to his early childhood and family and his family was a 'hoot'! The trip across America to find Mother a new husband was something else. A comedy should be made from this time in his life! He was a generation too late as far as Hollywood- he would have been a huge star in the 30's and 40's and really didn't fit in with the James Deans, Steve McQueens, Marlon Brandos etc... of his time period.
An interesting autobiography--I didn't know he was born in small town Arkansas. He and his mother and brothers moved constantly--the mother in search of a new exciting husband. He seemed to live life to the fullest, and grew up knowing many famous people, thanks to his mother, and then deciding that acting would be better than taking 10 years to study to be a doctor.
I just reread this book, because I just saw the movie, "My One and Only", with Renee Zelweger, that was loose...more
I just reread this book, because I just saw the movie, "My One and Only", with Renee Zelweger, that was loose...more
This is an interesting autobiography from George Hamilton. I don't think I would have read the book if it wasn't given to me as a gift. George has lived an interesting life, but comes across as a very shallow person who just really wants to wear nice clothes, eat at nice restaurants and chase women. Go for it Old Man.
It was okay - no real surprises - Mr. Hamilton seems to have gotten by in life by sponging off is rich friends, and living an immoral, indulgent lifestyle. His only redeeming quality was the support of his mother and brother who proved to be ungrateful. It was really kind of sad, unfufilling life in my opinion.
Aside from some mild repetition here and there, this is a fascinating autobiography. Far from the man you'd imagine him to be, GH's humble roots and behind-the-success struggles over the years make this well worth the read.
George Hamilton did not have a normal childhood! If you like Hollywood bios, you will probably enjoy this. He definitely got to know stars of all time eras.
Rather interesting, he is just what you think, and doesn't pretend to be otherwise. Women like him, and he likes women, and his mother is his one true love.
If you have a certain image of who George Hamilton is my guess is this book will afirm your every image. It was a fast read and not boring, but overall shallow.
Strange family and upbringing. If you're a George fan (I am), an old Hollywood fan or just like an interesting bio I would recommend this. It was a fun read. What a life this guy has had . . . so far!
This book was recommended to me as being funny as well as interesting tidbits about his childhood. I can't say I would recommend this book to anyone else unless you are truly a fan of George Hamilton. I found the book sad, rather than funny. He grew up in a totally dysfunctional family. It's amazing he turned out fairly well.
Yourfiendmrjones
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people who want something lighter after the big, heavy book they just read.
It is really lite-weight but I liked it for the most part. Man, Hamilton really loves to talk about his conquests.
His story is really cool-a fun read!
Kassak
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