{"title":"Elliot Mintz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of Elliot Mintz, a renowned figure celebrated for his insightful dive into the intricacies of public life. Mintz's works, notably \u003cem\u003eWe All Shine On\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a compelling journey through the realms of fame and spirituality, delving deeply into the lives of some of the most iconic personalities of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMintz, with his extensive experience as a media consultant and a confidant to numerous celebrities, brings a unique perspective to the genre of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. His narratives are not just chronicles of events but explorations of the human spirit and the influence of fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are intrigued by tales of extraordinary lives and the shimmering yet shadowy facets of celebrity, Elliot Mintz's collection is an insightful addition to your reading list. His skilful storytelling and profound understanding of his subjects promise a reading experience that is as enlightening as it is engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"we-all-shine-on-by-elliot-mintz-9780857506078","title":"We All Shine On","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first memoir to tell the story of John Lennon and Yoko's life from the Beatles' split to John's untimely death in 1980—from the inside. Honest, insightful, humane, revealing, it will bring the lives of two cultural icons to life like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe All Shine On\u003c\/em\u003e is the personal, intimate and, at times, heart-breaking memoir of an extraordinary friendship, giving a first-hand view of what it was like to be close to one of the most famous couples of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the moment he interviewed Yoko Ono on his late-night radio show in September 1971, Elliot Mintz's life would never be the same again. That phone call would lead him to an intense and revealing friendship with Yoko and her husband, John Lennon, until John's untimely death in 1980, and beyond, to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1971, as a talk host on American airwaves, Elliot Mintz was engaging with all of the major figures in the burgeoning West Coast music scene when he was asked whether he would interview Yoko about her new album. Their talk quickly led to other private calls and then to John Lennon, with whom he quickly formed a firm bond. Those conversations became hours-long epics, to the extent that Elliot had another phone line installed, for which only two people had the number—John and Yoko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aftermath of The Beatles' breakup ushered in a tumultuous decade. Elliot witnessed it, or heard all about it, at close hand, including the unbearable cost of such fame when John and Yoko separated for what became known as his 'lost weekend'. There was joy when their son Sean was born and the creative rebirth that was the multi-platinum selling triumph, \u003cem\u003eDouble Fantasy\u003c\/em\u003e. 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I like hearing him talk, and I'm sure you will, too.\" - Sean Ono Lennon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the moment he interviewed Yoko Ono on his late night radio show in September 1971, Elliot Mintz's life would never be the same again. That phone call would lead him to an intense and revealing friendship with Yoko and her husband, John Lennon, until John's untimely death in 1980, and beyond, to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1971, then the talk host on American airwaves, Elliot Mintz was talking to all of the major figures in the burgeoning West Coast music scene when he was asked whether he would interview Yoko about her new album. Their talk quickly led to other private calls and then to John Lennon, with whom he quickly formed a firm bond. Those conversations became hours-long epics, to the extent that Elliot had another phone line put in, for which only two people had the number—John and Yoko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aftermath of The Beatles' breakup ushered in a tumultuous decade. Elliot witnessed it, or heard all about it, at close hand including the unbearable cost of such fame when John and Yoko separated for what became known as his \"lost weekend.\" There was joy when their son Sean was born and the creative rebirth that was the multi-platinum selling triumph, \u003cem\u003eDouble Fantasy\u003c\/em\u003e. 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