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I'm Chevy Chase... and You're Not - Softcover

Fruchter, Rena

 
9780753513231: I'm Chevy Chase... and You're Not

Synopsis

Presents the life of the American comedian, from his tumultuous childhood with an abusive mother, to his early fame as a performer on "Saturday Night Live," his movie career, and his involvement in social and political causes.

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About the Author

Rena Fruchter is the author of the critically acclaimed Dudley Moore: An Intimate Portrait. For twelve years, she was a music columnist for The New York Times. Fruchter lives in New Jersey.

From the Back Cover

"The comedian who became a household name on Saturday Night Live is telling all in a new authorized biography." -Time

Chevy Chase is a much-loved American icon whose film and television career has spanned three decades. For the first time, we see behind the public persona and get to know the real Chevy Chase. We learn of his abusive childhood and turbulent upbringing, how he handled his rise to fame on the legendary Saturday Night Live, and the real story behind his departure from the show. We also hear stories from the making of his films, including the National Lampoon's Vacation series, Fletch, and Caddyshack, learn of his struggle with and triumph over drug addiction, and find out why he left Hollywood to raise his family in New York. Updated with all the latest about his return to television and his plans for the future, I'm Chevy Chase...and You're Not tells the story of Chevy's fascinating life and career as it has never been told before.

Praise for I'm Chevy Chase...and You're Not

"I'm Chevy Chase...and You're Not shows us a talented actor, committed activist, and genuinely good-hearted, funny man." -President Bill Clinton

"This book conveys Chevy's dignity, intelligence and autonomy that set him apart in the first place. In addition, he made me pee my pants when we made the Vacation movies." -Beverly D'Angelo

"I've known Chevy for 30 years, and I didn't know any of this s**t." -Paul Shaffer

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