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Full Service

My Adventures in Hollywood and the Secret Sex Lives of the Stars
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Full Service, a memoir by Scotty Bowers and Lionel Friedberg, provides an intriguing glimpse into the hidden lives of Hollywood's elite during the Golden Age. Bowers, a charming former Marine turned Hollywood insider, recounts his experiences running an underground network of discreet escort services for famous actors, actresses, and industry moguls. This revealing narrative exposes the secretive and complex interactions behind the public personas of iconic stars.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by Hollywood history and are curious about the hidden lives behind cinema's golden age. With candid anecdotes and a controversial perspective, it offers a glimpse into the private world of movie stars and the dynamics of the entertainment industry during a fascinating era.

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This bestselling book contains the jaw-dropping confessions of the man who fulfilled the secret sexual fantasies of Hollywood's most glittering stars and royalty.

This bestselling book contains the jaw-dropping confessions of the man who fulfilled the secret sexual fantasies of Hollywood's most glittering stars and royalty

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Full Service tells the captivating story of Scotty Bowers, a dashing young ex-Marine with an irresistible charm, who arrived in Hollywood in 1946. Quickly catching the eye of many of the town's stars, Bowers carved out a unique niche working out of a gas station on Hollywood Boulevard. He became the go-to confidant for anyone seeking a bespoke sexual partner, catering to even the most outlandish tastes with discretion and finesse.

Over his thirty years in this hidden world, Bowers was intimately involved with thousands, crafting sexual liaisons of all types for Los Angeles's rich and famous. His story, presented in Full Service, is the ultimate guilty pleasure, unveiling for the first time the secret lives of the people who were pivotal in shaping popular culture. This intriguing tale is told by the man who was central to fulfilling their deepest desires.

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Full Service is a provocative memoir by Scotty Bowers, often highlighted as a candid recount of Hollywood's hidden past. Reviewers like Gore Vidal and Stephen Fry commend Bowers for unveiling the truth behind revered icons, offering a raw glimpse into their real lives. Described as "juicy" and "filthy," the book is filled with salacious gossip, yet readers like Bob Benevides vouch for Bowers's honesty and remarkable memory, providing an audacious journey into Tinseltown's secretive history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781611855807

Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

Edition: Main

Illustration: 1x8pp b/w plate

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Scotty Bowers moved to LA after WWII and spent years as a bartender, confidante and gigolo to a host of Hollywood icons. Now eighty-eight years old, Bowers still works as a bartender at private functions in Hollywood. Lionel Friedberg is an Emmy Award-winning producer, director and writer.

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