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From the Greeks to Game of Thrones
Read more: Essayist Ventures 'From The Greeks To Game Of Thrones' — And Back Again
HBO's new series has plenty of court intrigue, scandals and betrayals, but the script amounts to little more than a historical greatest hits, bouncing from well-known event to event.
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Biographer Holly George-Warren describes rock star Janis Joplin (shown here in 1969) as an introspective person who didn't always like
Read more: New Janis Joplin Biography Reveals The Hard Work Behind The Heart
In his memoir, Me, British singer-songwriter Elton John, shown in 1974, shares revelations about his sexual orientation and his struggle
Read more: Fresh Air Weekend: Elton John; Novelist Attica Locke
The Oscar-nominated actor, who died Oct. 11, often played police officers and private eyes. "These guys are straight shooters," he said in 2003. "I take the mantle of that and pretend
