3 posts tagged ‘Biographies’
What happened to Veronica Lake? The screen goddess ended up working in a dive bar
Boing Boing,
Veronica Lake (1922-1973) gained fame as an actress in the 1940s, particularly known for her roles in film noir. She became a major box office attraction and a fashion icon, especially recognized for her unique one-eye hairstyle. Her career included significant roles in movies like I Wanted Wings, which solidified her status in Hollywood. — Read the rest The post What happened to Veronica Lake? The screen goddess ended up working in a dive bar appeared first on Boing Boing.
The Abortion Provider Who Became the Most Hated Woman in New York
The New Yorker,
In nineteenth-century New York, abortion was shrouded in secrecy and stigma. But, for Madame Restell, there was no such thing as bad press.
Milton Friedman, the Prizefighter
The economist’s lifelong pugilism wasn’t in spite of his success—it may have been the key to it.