The Fat Lady Sang - by Robert Evans (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Three strokes, a paralyzed body, and a career left for dead: Hollywood's ultimate comeback story.

From the legendary producer and author of The Kid Stays in the Picture--one of the greatest Hollywood memoirs ever written--comes a long-awaited second work with all the elements of a star-studded blockbuster: glamour and conflict, giddy highs and near-fatal lows, struggle and perseverance, tragedy and triumph.

Evans recounts his grueling rehabilitation after a catastrophic stroke, facing physical collapse and private panic, ruthless setbacks and sudden reprieves. Here, the author details bedside visits from Jack Nicholson and Sumner Redstone as he fought to walk and speak again.

The candid memoir revisits his whirlwind courtship of actress Catherine Oxenberg at Woodland, balancing sudden romance and private frailty, high-stakes charm and backstage chaos.

• Against the Odds: Retraining his paralyzed tongue through grueling daily therapy, Evans secretly prepared for months to land the national voice-over campaign for ESPN's Sunday Night Football.
• Behind the Scenes: Pitching studio executives on the animated series Kid Notorious, Evans reveals the chaotic deals made behind the gates of his Beverly Hills estate.
• Hollywood Legends: Evans shares intimate encounters with cultural icons, from all-night adventures in Paris with Roman Polanski to a decades-long creative friendship with photographer Helmut Newton.
• Also by This Author: The Kid Stays in the Picture.

From the Back Cover

From the legendary producer and author of The Kid Stays in the Picture--one of the greatest Hollywood memoirs ever written--comes a long-awaited second work with all the elements of a star-studded blockbuster: glamour and conflict, giddy highs and near-fatal lows, struggle and perseverance, tragedy and triumph.

Review Quotes

"Evans cannily gives readers a sequel better than any they could have anticipated. With his trademark patois in tow, Evans stories never cease to amaze. . . It's a remarkable story of endurance, faith and determination, even readers who've never heard of Evans will find this to be both entertaining and inspiring. A harrowing but lively supplement to The Kid Stays in the Picture." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A sequel better than any [readers] could have anticipated. . . It's a remarkable story of endurance, faith and determination, even readers who've never heard of Evans will find this to be both entertaining and inspiring. A harrowing but lively supplement to The Kid Stays in the Picture." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Praise for The Kid Stays in the Picture: "The best Hollywood memoir I've ever read!" - Michael Fleming, Variety

"Don't even try to put it down." - Janet Maslin, New York Times

"A naughty, outrageous, and wild ride--and perhaps the best Hollywood memoir ever written." - Publishers Weekly

Top Three Greatest Hollywood Tell-Alls - Entertainment Weekly

"The notorious kid is still in the picture. . . Evans has produced a quintessential Hollywood memoir." - Kirkus Reviews

"A compelling and, at times, deeply emotional memoir." - Booklist