Ezra Goodman, in his book...
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Ezra Goodman, in his book, The Fifty-Year Decline and Fall of Hollywood, speaks frankly about prima donna movie stars. He writes of the fantastic, though often non-factual, publicity that goes into the creation of a star. He adds, "True or not, the stars all believe the publicity after a while." Mr. Goodman states, "I have never met a grateful performer in the picture business."
In 1850, Edward Spencer was a student at Northwestern University. One day, while walking along the shore of one of the Great Lakes, he noticed a boat sinking. For the next several hours, he swam to rescue those who were drowning. He saved seventeen people from dying. His efforts broke his health. He was unable to pursue his intended career. As an old man, he acknowledged that not one of those seventeen had ever thanked him.
In 1850, Edward Spencer was a student at Northwestern University. One day, while walking along the shore of one of the Great Lakes, he noticed a boat sinking. For the next several hours, he swam to rescue those who were drowning. He saved seventeen people from dying. His efforts broke his health. He was unable to pursue his intended career. As an old man, he acknowledged that not one of those seventeen had ever thanked him.
