StarCatcher

John Charles Frederick

ISBN 10: 1944297847 / ISBN 13: 9781944297848

Published by Robert D. Reed Publishers, US, 2021

About this Item

This book is about quotes and the headliners who made them. Author John Frederick met, interacted, or worked with some of the most famous, fascinating figures of the day, and was privileged to elicit (or overhear) comments that may give readers a totally different view of such people as John Wayne. While we were preparing for what would be his last film, the author asked Duke what had been the single most difficult thing to accept or overcome in his fifty year career. "Keeping your innocence and enthusiasm in the face of terrible rejection," he answered. This probably does not match up with most people's view of John Wayne. Almost every story in this book is fresh and new, never seen before. There are three such John Wayne stories in StarCatcher . There are dozens of other quotes and names that will hold your attention. Each quote is followed by a story that makes StarCatcher a captivating, easy read.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: StarCatcher
• Publisher: Robert D. Reed Publishers, US
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1944297847
• ISBN 13: 9781944297848
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 758 grams

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Synopsis

This book is about quotes and the headliners who made them. Author John Frederick met, interacted, or worked with some of the most famous, fascinating figures of the day, and was privileged to elicit (or overhear) comments that may give readers a totally different view of such people as John Wayne. While we were preparing for what would be his last film, the author asked Duke what had been the single most difficult thing to accept or overcome in his fifty year career. "Keeping your innocence and enthusiasm in the face of terrible rejection," he answered. This probably does not match up with most people’s view of John Wayne. Almost every story in this book is fresh and new, never seen before. There are three such John Wayne stories in StarCatcher. There are dozens of other quotes and names that will hold your attention. Each quote is followed by a story that makes StarCatcher a captivating, easy read.

About the Author

John Charles Frederick was born August 20, 1938, in Salem, Oregon, and graduated in 1961 from Willamette University, majoring in history and baseball. He was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Naval Reserve. His 36-year career included 10 years of active duty. He served as Executive Officer for the Office of Information for the Armed Services in the Pentagon, as Public Affairs Officer for the United States 2nd Fleet and the NATO Striking Fleet Atlantic, and finally, as a Motion Picture and Television Officer in Hollywood, where the movie bug got him. He retired from the Navy in 1991 as a Captain, USNR. In 1975, he co-founded FMS Productions and has produced nearly 50 award-winning educational and documentary films.