My mom adored Kay for her genius, sense of humor, and vulnerability. Kay was a friend of mine and yet I learned so much more about her in this astonishing page-turner.” – CHINA MACHADO “Kay was a force of nature who kept the laughter in our lives. She was motherly, delicious, and made it all happen.” – DONNA KARAN “Sam Irvin’s book on the wonderful Kay Thompson is a must-read. She meant so much to me and I wouldn’t be here today without her. But who could possibly play Kay as well as she did?” – BILL CONDON, DIRECTOR AND OSCAR-WINNING SCREENWRITER OF GODS AND MONSTERS DIRECTOR-SCREENWRITER OF DREAMGIRLS OSCAR-NOMINATED SCREENWRITER OF CHICAGO “Oh my God, Kay! She was so important in my life. This is a compelling and ultimately moving book, and it could make a really good movie musical someday. This is one of the best showbiz bio's I've ever read, meticulously researched and filled with captivating stories!” – MICHAEL FEINSTEIN “Sam Irvin was smart enough to choose a wildly entertaining subject, but it’s his innate feeling for drama that separates this book from other show business biographies. It was a wonderful revelation and explains why I have always adored her… and why I love Sam Irvin’s book.” – DAME EDNA EVERAGE “It takes a dazzlingly written book to properly capture the incandescent life of Kay Thompson. Sam Irvin’s magnetic writing style and his meticulous attention to detail are so powerful, I was swept aboard, like being on a train: The Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Kay !” – TOMMY TUNE “A spooky medium I met through Shirl MacLaine told me that I was Kay Thompson in a former life. It’s hilarious, jaw-dropping, and hugely inspiring. She was a very special lady.” – ROBERT WAGNER “I couldn’t put it down! Kay Thompson’s energy leapt up off the pages and got inside me. It was my great privilege to have known her and to have loved her. It is positively loaded with fascinating stories and details.” – ANGELA LANSBURY “Isn’t it wonderful that Sam Irvin was able to capture this fantastic lady on paper? She was a true genius, overflowing with talent and humor which was so incredibly unique. It is high time someone wrote a comprehensive book about her extraordinary life and Sam Irvin has done just that. She was one of a kind.” – ANDY WILLIAMS “Kay Thompson never ceased to amaze. It brought back many memories of how brilliant she was and how far ahead of her time she really was. Sam Irvin's wonderful book is right on the mark. Hang onto your hair!” – LIZA MINNELLI “Kay Thompson was the most important influence on me and my musical career. No one was as brilliant or as funny, and Sam Irvin's book manages to capture that lightning in a bottle. The Talk of the Town A KIRKUS REVIEWS “BEST BIOGRAPHIES OF THE YEAR” SELECTION A THEATRE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION AWARD FINALIST “The greatest gift my parents ever gave me was my godmother, Kay Thompson.

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