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One of the greatest loves of my life is reading: Agatha Christie Mysteries, historical non-fiction, Dean Koontz, Nicholas Sparks, Shakespeare, Cookbooks, health and fitness books, etc. But the type of book I’d walk three miles in sensible shoes to get my hands on would be a biography. I read my first one, about Harriet Tubman, in Grade School, and I have been deliriously hooked ever since.
When you read about the life of someone who is no longer with us, it’s as though they are being given the chance to live again. Their voice can once again be heard and their emotions can be felt as though they were being felt for the first time. By reading about their lives, we get to walk along with them in their steps and see the world through their eyes.
Some of the most fascinating biographies and auto-biographies are the ones from the golden era side of Hollywood. A day really doesn’t seem complete to me unless I’ve spent time with someone from this time on the pages of a great biography!
Not long ago, while keeping pace with Lucille Ball, I realized how many priceless stories lie within these books (as well as within my own mind). So, the idea for Hollywood Yesterday was born.
Each day will bring a new “entry”. Each entry will be a information relating to an individual, a couple, or a movie.
The theme of the blog (along with the banner, colors, etc.) will also change periodically. The first theme, or version, is LABELS. The individuals covered during this time will be those who have been labeled, either rightly or wrongly, over time. I know James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Howard Hughes, Kathryn Hepburn, and Lana Turner will be included in”Labels”, we’ll have to see who else joins the party!
Future themes will be Sex Symbols (I think we’ll have a lot of fun with that one), Comedians, Discoveries, Rivals, etc.
We’ll do our best to give you the juiciest, most interesting stories we can. More than anything we hope to provide you with a chance to step back in time with us…see who we can “meet” and just have a lot of innocent fun along the way.
Joi
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May 17, 2010
Dear Management:
I am writing to you on behalf of the Official James Dean Fan Club (James Dean Remembered). CMG Worldwide and Marcus Winslow whom are the official representatives for the estate of James Dean recognizes and gives our club full cooperation. I would like to thank you for your generous and kind past support for our great fan club. Please let me introduce myself. My name is Sue Pelletier I am Vice President of the James Dean Fan Club. Fundraising is part of my duties as V.P. of the fan club. Every year in February, May, July and September, Fairmount, Indiana (James Deans Hometown) hosts several events in his honor. Our fan club holds raffles and silent auctions at these events. We will also be having a booth set up at the festival in September to pass out information and to sign up new members and to hold raffles. It is estimated that 25,000 to 30,000 people attend the festival every year. The fan club is seeking donations for our raffles and silent auctions to help raise money. We use the money raised to purchase ink and other items for we can print our magazines. We would appreciate your help in donating a special gift. By graciously donating an item to our club, we in return will show our appreciation by mentioning your business in our quarterly, international fan club newsletter (The DeanZine), post information about your business on our fan club my space http://www.myspace.com/jamesdeanremembered , also our monthly newsflashes (The Deanflash ) and encourage our members to make sure they patronize your online business. We would also pass out business cards/flyers advertising your business at these events. In order that we may make our plans, would you be so kind as to let us know your decision. Should you have any questions or need more information, please email me at jamesdeanremembered@yahoo.com or call 815-210-7463. Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you. Please send all donations to:
Sue Pelletier
417 North Wilson Street #3
Fairmount, Indiana 46928
I hope that you can find time to also join us at the James Dean festival and all the other events throughout the year. If you would like information on the festival please email me. I would be happy to send you information. Help keep Jimmies memory alive and growing.
Sincerely,
Sue Pelletier
VP James Dean Fan Club