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Author Thompson, Fred, 1942-2015

Title Teaching the pig to dance : a memoir / Fred Thompson.

Publication Info. New York : Crown Forum, [2010]
©2010

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Location Call No. Status
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  B THOMPSON, FRED    Check Shelf
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Biography  B-THOMPSON THO    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description x, 262 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
Contents My hometown -- Tree the acorn fell from -- Fletch -- Eager little minds-- and me -- Gimme that ole-time religion -- Pooch -- Movie star club -- "How I got into the movies" -- Rebel Motors -- Rebel without a clue -- "Play ball!"-- but not forever -- Swapping old dreams for new ones -- Welcome to the real world -- Just what the world needs -- Mitch -- Finally, a country lawyer -- Good man -- On being lucky.
Summary The charismatic former Senator, actor, and presidential hopeful turns the page on his storied life in this long-awaited autobiography, discussing his dual professions in Hollywood and politics while revealing the values that have shaped him.
Subject Thompson, Fred, 1942-2015
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ISBN 9780307460288: $25.00
0307460282
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