Read the first chapter of scott thorsons behind the candelabra. Predictably, thorson has been promoting the hell out of himself. Behind the candelabra in this unusually frank book scott thorson, liberace s longtime lover, tells all. Scott thorson became famous for his relationship with and lawsuit against liberace and his testimony against gangster eddie nash.
The last time scott thorson saw his exlover liberace. Liberace under the knife in the late seventies, liberace lee to his friends decided to transform his face, and that of his young lover. Behind the candelabra by scott thorson overdrive rakuten. My life with liberace by scott thorson and alex thorleifson 1990, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. Scott thorson, liberaces former lover, to spend 8 to 20. Yet it provides readers with a view of liberace s personal life as seen through the eyes of former lover scott thorson, only 18 years old when he met the famous entertainer. And that is where the book version of behind the candelabra ends. My life with liberace kindle edition by thorson, scott, thorleifson, alex. The last time scott thorson saw his exlover liberace youtube. Jun 06, 20 after watching the movie with the same title i a was curious to know more about liberace. Scott also opens up about the extravagant mink coats. Liberace cooks hundreds of delicious recipes for you from his seven dining rooms liberace 1970 submitter. May 23, 20 a movie drama based on thorson s book behind the candelabra. It is a fascinating look into the life of liberace.
I am too young for liberace, and even worse, my young library clerks had no idea who he was. The highlight of his memory banks is his tale of a sixyear long romance with michael jackson. Nov 17, 20 now, the man who filed that lawsuit, liberace s exlover scott thorson, shares how he felt after seeing that final television appearance. My life with liberace by scott thorson 20606 by scott thorson jan 1, 1882. Behind the candelabra by scott thorson, alex thorleifson. Interesting book about scott thorsons time spent with entertainer liberace. Scott thorson biography facts, childhood, family life. Read the first chapter of scott thorsons behind the candelabra, the book on which steven soderberghs hbo movie is based. Hbos description of the film did admit the age gap, but didnt mention that scott was legally too young when their relationship began. Michael douglas and his lover and companion of five years, scott thorson matt damon, is based on thorsons 1988 memoir of the same name. Since 2008 he has had multiple criminal convictions and has been an inmate in the nevada department of corrections system since january 2014. How liberace protected his big secret in the homophobic 50s. Behind the candelabra is an inside look at the man who enthralled american audiences, the man whose life reflected his credo, too much of a good thing is wonderful.
Scott started living with liberace in the late 1970s when he was just 18. A veteran of stage and screen, peter berkrots career spans four decades, and his voice can be heard on television, radio, video games, and documentaries. Scott thorson knew the high life as liberaces lover and the low life as. My life with liberace audiobook by alex thorleifson, scott thorson. May 14, 20 in this unusually frank book scott thorson, liberace s longtime lover, tells all. Liberace s unhappy childhood, dominated by a mother determined to force him into a concert career, serves as the prologue for a story that goes on. Liberace, aged 57, took scott under his wing as the son hed never had. Scott thorson, pictured with liberace, left, met the star when he was 18 credit. Scott thorson knew the high life as liberaces lover and the low life as his ex. Thorleifson, alex and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A former lover of liberace, who was the subject of the hbo film behind the candelabra, has been sentenced. Scott thorson has written an eye opening and jaw dropping book about his years as liberace s lover.
Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, career, and achievements. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. From humble beginnings to amassing enormous wealth,liberace had the world at his feet. Soderberghs liberace, behind the candelabra wjct news. Thorson s friend bob black scott bakula, a choreographerdancer, invited thorson to see liberace s show during a trip to las vegas, which led to their meeting backstage afterwards, as the. The author scott thorson supposedly liberaces male lover but the forced writing style is that. Scott, who says he met liberace when he was 18, also claims that he was so young when he. Scott thorson has written an eye opening and jaw dropping book about his years as liberaces lover. There are some bizarre and creepy elements of the liberace. Now, the man who filed that lawsuit, liberaces exlover scott thorson, shares how he felt after seeing that final television appearance.
My life with liberace, by scott thorson with alex thorleifson, newly republished by tantor media. Behind the candelabra in this unusually frank book scott thorson, liberaces longtime lover, tells all. May 22, 20 when liberaces livein boy toy scott thorson they met when thorson was just 16 wrote his tellall behind the candelabra. Jun 07, 20 in this extract from the book that inspired the film behind the candelabra, scott thorson tells all. In behind the candelabra, thorson gives his own version of many of. Plastic surgery and adoption as recounted by thorson and echoed by soderberghs movie, liberace was saddened that he had never had children, and attempted to mold scott into the son he never had. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Thorson kwam op zeventienjarige leeftijd in contact met liberace en had van 1977 tot 1982 een verhouding met hem. Liberace continued to deny that he was homosexual, and during court depositions in 1984, he insisted that thorson was never his lover. My life with liberace, by scott thorson with alex thorleifson. The liberace biopic behind the candelabra tells the story of the pianist and his lover scott thorson pictured above in a boston eatery back in 1981. My life with liberace by scott thorson, alex thorleifson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. When liberaces livein boy toy scott thorson they met when thorson was just 16 wrote his tellall behind the candelabra.
From humble beginnings to amassing enormous wealth, liberace had the world at his feet. The lonely liberace i knew as critics praise behind the candelabra, a new film about the flamboyant pianist that premiered at cannes this. Scott thorson knew the high life as liberace s lover and the low life as his ex. Scott meets liberace when he is only 18 years old, and liberace is 57, and liberace takes him under his wing as a father, mentor, lover, employee. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. My life with liberace paperback may 10, 20 by scott thorson author visit amazons scott thorson page. May 29, 20 the film adaptation, like the book, is an intimate look at a samesex relationship, chronicling liberaces courtship of the muchyounger thorson, thorsons ensuing tenure as liberaces live. In this unusually frank book, scott thorson reveals all. Martin duberman, distinguished professor of history at lehman and the graduate school of the city university of new york, is the founding director of the center for lesbian and gay studies.
In this photo proof that liberaces young lover scott. A movie drama based on thorson s book behind the candelabra. My life with liberace thorson, scott, thorleifson, alex on. Scott thorson, portrayed by matt damon in behind the candelabra, was sentenced in nevada. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading. Scott thorsons behind the candelabra, the book on which steven. Nov 10, 2015 liberace cooks hundreds of delicious recipes for you from his seven dining rooms liberace 1970. In this unusually frank book scott thorson, liberaces longtime lover, tells all.
Thorson was liberace s lover, and behind the candelabra. Scott thorson plastic surgery before and after photos. May 12, 20 scott thorson knew the high life as liberaces lover and the low life as his ex. In summer 1977, waxed the hbo synopsis, handsome young stranger scott thorson walked into liberaces dressing room and, despite their age difference and seemingly different worlds, the two. My life with liberace 9780525246534 by thorson, scott. Scott thorson is an american writer, better known as the late entertainer liberaces lover. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available.
Scott thorson audio books, best sellers, author bio. In this unusually frank book scott thorson tells all. It features matt damon as thorson and michael douglas as liberace. My life with liberace scott thorson, alex thorleifson pe. My life with liberace in 1988, it was brimming with juicy revelations. Very little is known of scott thorsons life before he turned 17 and met liberace, the only person he owes his former luxurious life, career, and fame to. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Steven soderberghs highly anticipated liberace biopic behind the. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Scott thorson plastic surgery is an odd duck, which stands as a gem of oddities amongst the hundreds upon hundreds of procedure stories we have all heard about throughout the years.
When i found this on shelf, i just knew it would be amazing. My life with liberace will air on hbo on may 26, 20. After watching the movie with the same title i a was curious to know more about liberace. Behind the candelabra and the queerness of liberace. Ray mungo is the author of nine previous books, including the classic famous long ago and total loss farm. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading behind the candelabra. Jan 24, 2014 scott thorson, portrayed by matt damon in behind the candelabra, was sentenced in nevada. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. And so scott thorson, played by matt damon, and his friend, played by.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Feb 21, 2015 scott thorson plastic surgery is an odd duck, which stands as a gem of oddities amongst the hundreds upon hundreds of procedure stories we have all heard about throughout the years. May 24, 20 starring michael douglas and matt damon, the film is adapted from behind the candelabra. Scott thorson, a poor boy from a succession of foster homes, met liberace when he was just 16 years old. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Browse scott thorsons bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
Now, an hbo movie is about to revisit the days of wine and sequins. The work was done in a decent manner and the benefactor, liberace, should have been pleased with the results. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Jun 22, 1988 scott meets liberace when he is only 18 years old, and liberace is 57, and liberace takes him under his wing as a father, mentor, lover, employee. Liberace and scott thorson in las vegas, 1982 photo. Sep 08, 2017 scott thorson, pictured with liberace, left, met the star when he was 18 credit.
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