Burrill’s behind-the-scenes vignettes will mesmerize readers, as he writes with an easy charm and infuses his stories with inside jokes and firsthand details from Hollywood fan favorites. Robin Williams, with his “piercing bright eyes [and] gentle smile” is “always performing,” flashing a razor-edged wit and nervous energy, Waylon Jennings affectionately refers to Burrill as “Hoss” in nearly every conversation, and Bill Withers derails a deposition by claiming his professional role is to “think up stuff.” Playful quips like that—sprinkled among Burrill’s recollections of big-league events and personal friendships—steal the spotlight. His chance meetings with stars such as Elizabeth Taylor and Suzanne Somers are recounted as well, where he writes of Taylor: “She literally lit up the room… and yes, her eyes were a captivating violet hue.”
Hollywood fans will pour over Burrill’s personal photographs of the stars he served, as well as his references to hot-button entertainment topics, like the shocking ease with which people exploit music. His comedic timing never misses a beat, and his passion for developing meaningful relationships with his clients inspires his writing, making this good-natured tell-all a captivating reflection of surreal encounters with some of Hollywood’s most beloved.
Takeaway: Entertaining and memorable stories from a high profile Hollywood attorney.
Comparable Titles: Paul Tweed's From Hollywood to Hollywood, Nell Scovell's Just the Funny Parts.
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Editing: A
Marketing copy: A
