the miranda obsession

I dont always enjoy multiple player audiobooks but this was very well done. She asked him to wear a blindfold. The most important things lie too close to wherever your secret heart is buried, like landmarks to a treasure your enemies would love to We never knew whether to believe her or not, says Davidson with a roll of her eyes. I was dating Elle Macpherson at the time.. I dont know these people, she interrupts. This was a very pleasant read, I love the fact that it was very different, not your typical storyline, the narrations and the special effects were everything because they made this book and the story even greater. The story had supposedly happened to Warren Beatty, who called the police, the F.B.I., and Missing Persons to find this woman who was calling him. Ever since, he has made a hobby of collecting all the information he can about the woman who called herself Miranda Grosvenor. The only light, Perry recalls, was to be the city lights coming in the window.. This was just before I started dating Christie Brinkley. . I'm glad I stumbled upon this short story. This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers. Walton, after earlier jobs as a librarian and a consumer-fraud investigator for the city, had joined the center a year earlier as a counselor. She probably told Brian what great spring rolls he made. FIX 003 If you look at the spine, the artist name and title are written twice, upper and lower sides, one upside down compared to the other. He refused. Nominated Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama. In many ways, Miranda was kind of projecting all over Carrie what the little voice in her head that's been nagging at her was saying. Walton, they say, returned from one vacation, in St. Barts, claiming she had spent time with Joel and had been present when he met Brinkley. Theres lots of people who think they have seen her, and it was not her. Abel, a smiling woman in granny glasses and a navy Take Back the Night T-shirt, is director of Baton Rouges battered-womens center, in a brick building on a shaded street north of downtown. He was a loyal companion, expertly . Abel and Davidson had no doubt it was the real Billy Joel because, among other things, he sang to Waltons answering machine, experimenting with music and lyrics as he went. Not long after, he finally confronted Ariana. We were going to hook up in Florida and of course that never took place, because that was never her intention. There is a large mole on her right cheek. Perry had just broken off a long-term relationship with an actress, and as spring turned to summer he found himself increasingly drawn to the witty, wise woman on the phone. They are music producers, rock stars, writers, and restaurateurs. He sat beside her and took her hand. Everyone tried to be nice and say it was still delicious, but it just didnt quite work. referencing Michael & Miranda . The next afternoon Whitney checked into the Park Lane and telephoned him at his hotel room. She and Davidson, her co-worker, joined the center in 1982 and were assigned to a three-woman office with Whitney Walton. He doesnt want to sound pitiful. The series is produced by Vice Studios, Wingate Media and Brosnahans Scrap Paper Pictures. She dumped me! he yelps today. Thats how I felt about the Miranda Obsession. An enigmatic enchanting woman, seems to have a number of powerful men in her grasp. unwanted thoughts about hurting yourself or others. Jen wrote The Miranda Obsession as a narrative podcast for Audible/ Vice, starring Rachel Brosnahan. The slate includes The Coldest Case from James Patterson, performed by Aaron Paul, Krysten Ritter and Nathalie Emmanuel; The Sandman from Neil Gaiman, performed by James McAvoy, Kat Dennings and Michael Sheen; Keegan-Michael Keys The History of Sketch Comedy; Letters from Camp, produced and performed by Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Harts The Decision: Overcoming Todays BS for Tomorrows Success, and The Pursuit of Healthiness With Blake Griffin.. Amazed, Schrader nevertheless had neither the time nor the energy to unravel the mystery of his newfound friend. But then she also claimed that Peter Wolf had spent a week staying in her small Baton Rouge apartment, where she lived alone with two tiny dogs. His mind raced. 1980s Hollywood is full of power and famous men: producers, writers, rock stars, and restaurateurs. But she did send him a photo, cut out of a magazine, of a lithe, voluptuous model. But it's easier to take it out on your best friend who's. The narration was excellent and the sound effects really elevated the listening experience. I dont remember how it ended, but he never talked about it afterwards.. Shes joined by an ensemble cast lending their voices to The Miranda Obsession that includes Milo Ventimiglia, Josh Groban, John Benjamin Hickey, Harry Lloyd and Morgan Spector. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. The woman on the line introduced herself as Miranda Grosvenor, and before Schrader could get rid of her, she had somehow managed to keep him talking for 20 minutes, gossiping about Hollywood and a number of famous men she seemed to know all about. Eric Clapton. 90K views, 41 likes, 9 loves, 1 comments, 9 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Audible: If you could have any celeb's number, who would you call? A scripted Audible original podcast series inspired by the true story of Miranda Grosvenor , the mysterious woman who seduced powerful men in Hollywood in the '70s and '80s over the phone, Rachel. He doesnt want to sound cruel. Please try again. Shes not, she said. And there was always sort of a tease, how good-looking she was, wait till you meet my friends. I rarely like multi-voice audiobooks but this worked as a sort of radio play and was very effective with the wonderful acting of Rachel Brosnahan in the role of Miranda Grosvenor. The Miranda Obsession By: Jen Silverman Narrated by: Rachel Brosnahan, Josh Groban, John Benjamin Hickey, Morgan Spector, Harry Lloyd, Milo Ventimiglia, full cast Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins 4.3 (160 ratings) Free with 2 month trial A 2 month free trial (limited time offer). Wait! Ask Buck [Henry], ask everyoneeveryone was completely obsessed with this girl. Rachel Brosnahan will star in and executive produce The Miranda Obsession, a scripted Audible original podcast series inspired by the true story of Miranda Grosvenor the mysterious woman who seduced powerful men in Hollywood in the 70s and 80s over the phone. Warren Beatty, Peter Wolf, Richard Gere, Michael Apted, Art Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Ted Kennedy, Eric Clapton, Sting, and Robert De Niro all declined to be interviewed. . In The Tempest, Prospero uses magic as a means to an end. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. I felt like I was listening to private conversations of directors, models, writers, and all that beautiful life under Miranda's vision. Somethings going on. Henry confided his doubts to a friend, who mentioned that Jack Haley Jr., the Thats Entertainment producer who was once married to Liza Minnelli, had taken Mirandas calls, too. The stringer also found a clipping from the September 20, 1978, edition of Baton Rouges The State-Times, which quotes a Whitney Walton discussing how local elderly people can avoid being scammed by con artists. The Miranda Obsession ultimately reveals the true identity of the Louisiana woman who was able to cultivate such a strong emotional connection with her long-distance phone companions. The Miranda Obsession She said she was a beautiful, well-connected blonde named Miranda, and she enchanted an astonishing circle of powerful menBilly Joel, Paul Schrader, Buck Henry, and. On the flight down to find her in Baton Rouge, I imagine her as a sedate housewife, dressed in blue blazer and white Keds, active in local charities, her secret past as Miranda Grosvenor shed and half forgotten, perhaps a crazy prank she dreamed up with sorority sisters. They would talk late into the night. Musicians, he says, get calls from all kinds of wacko people. She was awfully good company. Joel pushed to see her. I found it sad that physical appearance still plays such a big role in our feelings towards someone. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. [Eventually] I think I just dropped it, once I put two and two together and realized this was one of the silliest things I had ever done. . Ive never been there, but I was ready to go. She rises to join me in the corridor outside, and I see she is a weary-looking woman around 50, maybe five feet six and 250 pounds. When Perry arrived in his hotel room, the phone rang. The Miranda Obsession Audible Audiobook - Original recording Jen Silverman (Author), Rachel Brosnahan (Narrator), & 7 more 10 ratings See all formats and editions Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Audio CD $19.99 1 New from $19.99 I dont know, says Cockburn, who spoke off and on to Miranda when he lived in New York in the early 1980s. Or two. In a half-hour with Whitney Walton I sense not the slightest whiff of joie de vivre, of curiosity, of playfulness or whimsy, any of the qualities men have attributed to Miranda Grosvenor; in fact, it is impossible to reconcile this woman with the stories told of her. Like connoisseurs of great works of art, Miranda collected friends. This marks the end of a 16 year journey which started in Seoul, South Korea, and ended in his newest home in Los Angeles, CA. Not really much there but it's interesting. Song Exploder is a docu-series based on a podcast of the same name in . The entire podcast is available now, exclusively on Audible within. Not just that, her subconscious seems to be tied to Rose and outright taunts Ethan after his "death." She quickly grows impatient, refusing to answer questions about her background and issuing an unyielding wall of stern denials. This is a description of Whitney as I knew her in the 1980's. But then one day, he says, someone showed up at my house with a gift, I dont know what it was, a toy or something. He is an earnest, thoughtful man with a smooth baritone, a romantic who after two failed marriages lives alone in this one-acre compound, surrounded by Tiffany lamps, 1940s-era furniture, and two hissing cats. Chloroform pad in hand, he stalked her by night through the London streets until his opportunity came. Explore. Josh Groban, John Benjamin Hickey, Harry Lloyd, Morgan Spector, and Milo Ventimiglia also star, playing some of the most powerful and famous men of the decade, who fall under Mirandas enigmatic and captivating spell. In fact, Garfunkel said, he had been so enraptured by Miranda he had almost taken a Swiss vacation with her. Their meeting at the Carlyle, Perry says, was not a pretty sight. Perry told her again that he felt duped. Its very complex.. In December 1999, Vanity Fair published "The Miranda Obsession," an investigation from writer Bryan Burrough that was quite a jaw-dropper. It was incredible. Oh, youre the guy who has Odeon! she exclaimed. The two women remembered that Waltons friends included Peter Wolf, Buck Henry, Art Garfunkel, and others, including two other tennis pros, Yannick Noah and Guillermo Vilas. This guys really cute, she said. If he wanted to know what she looked like, she suggested he go to the drugstore and buy a bottle of Clairol ashblond coloring; she was the model on the box, she said. Rachel Brosnahan on 'The Miranda Obsession' and Filming the Final Season of 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' By Christina Radish Published May 3, 2022 She also discusses what got her hooked on 'The. But after talking in circles for a time, Perry gave vent to his feelings. Tales similar to hersthe latest versions include anonymous romances blooming in Internet chat roomsfloat through dinner parties in Manhattan and Los Angeles on a regular basis. There was a problem with her father. Oh, I remember Miranda, giggles Barbara Davidson. I was completely captivated by the story of Miranda and her intimate relationships with some of Hollywoods most powerful male players, Brosnahan said in a statement. It was amazingshe knew all these disparate sorts of people, all of them famous, McNally says. Rachel Brosnahan will star in and executive produce " The Miranda Obsession ," a scripted Audible original podcast series inspired by the true story of Miranda Grosvenor the mysterious woman. It was a knife through my heart, Perry says simply. It was an act. Perplexed, he phoned one of the names she had dropped, Michael Apted, director of Coal Miners Daughter and Nell. But he knows what people may say about a man who fell for a woman he had never met. I wasn't sure if I was going to like this free audio book but by the end I actually really enjoyed listening to these phone calls. I sent it to her to kind of say I was seeing other people., After she failed to appear at their third appointment, I just said thats it, this is some kind of phony, Joel remembers. She was hip, funny, smart, he says. 1995. Miranda, however, refutes everything, claiming that Karen is mentally ill. Borgia interviews Will, the son, and he also denies any affairs or abuse. He knocked. . sexual obsessions. I was absolutelyI mean, I couldnt wait for her call. Nor Peter Wolf, lead singer of the J. Geils Band, who attempted to meet her at a Louisiana hotel. Brosnahan will be joined by a star-studded ensemble cast including Milo Ventimiglia, Josh Groban, John Benjamin . [So] I thought she was on the level. Josh Groban, Milo Ventimiglia, John Benjamin Hickey, Morgan Spector, and Harry Lloyd also star, playing some of the most powerful and famous men of the decade, who fall under Mirandas See production, box office & company info. Larry Shea, a controversial right-wing pundit, is shot dead at a book signing. The pie turned into a tasty-but-odd, lumpy, cold banana soup floating around in a pie crust. I was so curious about the identity of 'Miranda'. Hearing these conversations and how she developed relationships with these powerful men was fascinating. Interesting drama, I'm disappointed it's only listed as an audio book, and that seems to mean it's 3 pages long--it seems typically this length of audio book is about 200 pages. It is a true story about a mysterious socialite woman that was connected with every major male Hollywood star, actor, writer, producer in the 1980's. Watch. He says he remained angry at Friesen and Henry, but their allegations nagged at him. and introduce thew. It was like a game. She stalks back into her office. The podcast represents the first project for Audible from the collaboration between Vice Studios and Wingate Media. The rest of the book, up to a tragic end, shows how both of them dealt with the weeks that followed. Several weeks later he received a handwritten note at his home. One of Hollywoods most glamorous and alluring stories of the 1980s is brought to life by Emmy Award-winning actress Rachel Brosnahan in a thrilling tale of intimacy and self-invention. . Surpassed all of my expectations. Rendezvous were arranged, but she never appeared. The whole situation was sexy, though she never, ever spoke about sex. If you read the 1999 Vanity Fair article first it's really helpful to understanding this story. . An odd look crossed Friesens face. The Miranda Obsession (2022 Podcast Series) Plot Showing all 1 items Jump to: Summaries (1) Summaries One of Hollywood's most glamorous and alluring stories of the 1980s is brought to life by Emmy Award-winning actress Rachel Brosnahan in a thrilling tale of intimacy and self-invention. Oooooh. Yet Henry couldnt dismiss it as a put-on. He isnt proud of what happened, nor is he ashamed. It's amazing how men fell for her act over and over again. He told her he was deeply disappointed. Whats the point of all this? Over the course of several calls, she seemed to come clean. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event.. Its short, so nice to listen to on my short daily commute to work. It was all about talking, flirting, power networking., Repeatedly, Schrader arranged hotel-lobby rendezvous with the shadowy Miranda, but she never appeared. It rings no bells with me, she snaps. Henry wasted no time briefing Perry on his mystery loves real identity. Monster dramatizes the horrific crimes of a man who brutally slaughtered and in . He wanted to send her stuff. Not long after the Michigan incident, and only after months of pleading and cajoling, Perry persuaded Whitney to meet him in New York. She got him thinking I was trying to wreck her relationship with him because I was so in love with her. Perry did take Henrys advice, however, to begin taping his calls with Ariana/Miranda/Whitney. As they say, she did give good phone., The story of Miranda Grosvenor, the riddle of who she really was and why she finally disappeared from the phone lines, has grown into a kind of urban legend in certain circles in Los Angeles and New York. She said Whitney Walton really was her real name. She said she was a gorgeous, wealthy, well-connected model and student named Miranda, and she seduced a slew of famous and powerful menBilly Joel, Warren Beatty, Ted Kennedy, Quincy Jones, Robert. She begged him to look beyond her lies. . The movie ends with them embracing., She was no model. I really liked it, but wished there was more. Id love to jack him. A few days later she brought up the singers name again. Box 1527 Covington, GA 30015 For the next three years, until she left in 1985 to become a social worker, the two women say, Walton spoke endlessly of her many famous friends. Rachel Brosnahan to star in Audible podcast series 'The Miranda Obsession' Rachel Brosnahan is set to star in and executive produce a new podcast drama series coming to Audible titled "The. Im a social worker.. Then, later that night, unable to sleep, wondering how to handle the contradiction, I return to the tidy off-campus duplex where Whitney Walton lives. Youre right if youre thinking Miranda Grosvenor is hardly unique. Paul Schrader took the first phone call at his hotel in New Orleans. Oct 6, 2014 - The Miranda Obsession--Following up the cover, the main editorial from Vogue Japan's November and 15th anniversary issue has been released with Miranda Kerr. Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022. They parted with a hug and a quick kiss, and Perry agreed reluctantly to meet her the next evening at the Carlyle Hotel bar. The Miranda Obsession is written by Jen Silverman (Tales of the City), adapted from the 1999 Vanity Fair article of the same name by Bryan Burrough. Beyond just being the main antagonist of Resident Evil 7, Eveline is also intimately connected to Mother Miranda's deceased daughter, Eva. When these men talk to Miranda, they never feel alone. Thank God I had been prepared., They walked to the Plaza Hotel for an awkward dinner at Trader Vics. Richard Perry, this is Anthony Carter, the voice on the other end said. She made you feel fantastic., A lot of nights she was my only friend, says Joel, who understood that Miranda was also phone pals with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, and Sting. I called back, got an operator, but of course [I now know] it was all phony. I n The Miranda Obsession, listeners are treated to a series of late-night phone calls between a mysterious woman and a who's who of Hollywood men.Using just her voice, the woman known as Miranda charms and seduces them into staying on the phone to gossip and reveal secrets they wouldn't otherwise have told a complete stranger. Get the latest chatter, from Kensington Palace and beyond, straight to your inbox. . It didnt matter to the young heir. Emmy Award-winning actress Rachel Brosnahan brings to life a thrilling tale of intimacy and self-invention inspired by one of Hollywood's most alluring stories of the 1980s. I liked it well enough. And I was more disturbed by Miranda at the end than at any other time throughout the story. Joel insists he never actually sent her any gifts of note only a stuffed animal perhaps. That led to another long talk and then another and another, until Perry realized he was looking forward to her calls. stars Brosnahan as Miranda, along with an A-list cast. But who was the woman behind the voice? Get help and learn more about the design. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on May 4 . A unique story and told by well known actors. [I thought] Gil was doing this just to fuck with me. She gave him a nickname, Sicko.. But I couldnt.. 1996. Its not me, she says flatly. I have your Solidarity T-shirt for you. McNally was disconcerted to discover that Miranda might be taping her calls. The Miranda Obsession sees Brosnahan tackle a role that's more dramatic in this fascinating drama based on a real tale, one inspired by the true story of Miranda Grosvenor - the mysterious . Buck Henry heard an unconfirmed story that Miranda may have disappeared in the wake of threats from the late Vitas Gerulaitiss lawyers; the Gerulaitis estates current attorney says he knows nothing about it. I was so deeply involved.. Recap /. The Miranda Obsession by Jen Silverman, Narrated by Rachel Brosnahan, Josh Groban, John Benjamin Hickey, Morgan Spector, Harry Lloyd, Milo Ventimiglia, and a Full Cast. But what was this woman's true motivation? Before he knew it, McNally was hooked. She said she was a gorgeous, wealthy, well-connected model and student named Miranda, and she seduced a slew of famous and powerful menBilly Joel, Warren Beatty, Ted Kennedy, Quincy Jones, Robert. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Perry brooded all that night, steeling himself for the worst, but allowing himself to hope for the best. She wasnt sure why she did it. As it grew, Perry says after a sip of wine, she would weave her spell and make you feel closer and closer and closer to her, until youre saying to yourself that this is the most extraordinary woman Ive ever met in my life. I press, saying I am certain she is Miranda Grosvenor. I felt I had been conned, he says today. Sort of trashy and superficial but also sort of moving and suspenseful and fun. Both men realized it had to be the same woman. He had to know. The Night and the Moment. Probably no one other than Walton knows exactly why Miranda Grosvenor and her alter egos retired, if thats what happened. A public-records search turns up a current address in Baton Rouge, near the Louisiana State University campus, just down the street from the Mississippi River levee; the phone number, ironically, is unlisted. 2022 Vice Media Group LLC, Wingate Media, and Scrap Paper Pictures (P)2022 Vice Media Group LLC, Wingate Media, and Scrap Paper Pictures. It would take 10 hours to tell it all. In the course of those long, flirtatious conversations some fell madly in love with her. You couldnt get her on the subject. That fall Perry, an enthusiastic University of Michigan alumnus, flew to Ann Arbor to watch one of his favorite football players, the celebrated Michigan wide receiver Anthony Carter. . He leaned over and asked Johnny Carson, Did you ever have anyone come up to you at 21 and say theyre a friend of mine? A look of recognition crossed Carsons face. When he dated other women, says Joel, she would get jealous. She grabbed his arm and begged him to stay. That afternoon Perry went to the apartment of singer Art Garfunkel to pour out his woes. Ultimately Im talking to this girl who says she has no idea who I am, and I have no idea who she was. And then she vanished. A short book, fantastically narrated, enthralling and strange and downright gripping. The fascination of what ensues depends on the fact that Miranda is an exceptional girl. It was interesting, but I kept thinking why and how. I couldnt see who it was. He couldnt help himself. Behind the Scenes with Miranda and her dogs for an episode of CBS's Lucky Dog. I confess my obsession to Jayden's holy perfect feet. . 3.5 stars. It was available free though Audible. It reminded me of the time I tried making banana cream pie with skim milk, not realizing you need actual cream to make the thing set properly. She would just ring up and say something flattering. She let us listen to their calls. Now, he told himself, he knew the real Whitney. He mailed her an airline ticket and reserved a room for her at the Park Lane on Central Park South; at her insistence, he promised to stay at a different hotel, the Sherry-Netherland, not far away, on Fifth Avenue. Tickets for Josh's show at The Greek on August 2 are available at JoshGroban.com . Before I can finish, she hisses, Keep your voice down! and then leads me into an indoor play area. She just had an incredibly sexy voice and she had a great game, delivery, come-on. What men such as Richard Perry remember most was her eloquence. Some had their hearts broken by her. Fredo's obituary. Perry, 57, is a fixture in the L.A. music scene: one wall of his den is lined with the gold records he has produced over the years for the likes of Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, and the Pointer Sisters; on another are dozens of candid photos of Perry with friends and collaborators, an arm around Frank Sinatra, cuddling with Diana Ross, sharing a laugh with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Friesen, a former president of A&M Records, is now president of the board at L.A.s Museum of Contemporary Art. The in-between scene music is repetitively and annoyingly stuck in my head. One of Hollywoods most glamorous and alluring stories of the 1980s is brought to life by Emmy Award-winning actress Rachel Brosnahan in a thrilling tale of intimacy and self-invention. Not for me. Her relationship with Quincy Jones apparently ended abruptly after Richard Perry saw them together; though a Jones spokesman refuses to comment on the matter, a Los Angeles friend says Jones sent Walton packing within days of seeing Perry at the Ivy. By the fall Perry found himself drawn even further into Whitneys calling game. The men who talked to her, a number of whom now decline to confirm they did so, came from all walks of the high life; they were actors and directors, rock stars and record producers, athletes and politicians, even a journalist or two. It said simply, You have broken my windows and crashed through all my doors. The woman thought for a moment. It was 1981, and Schrader, who wrote the screenplay for Taxi Driver and went on to direct American Gigolo and other films, was in Louisiana to shoot Cat People, with Nastassja Kin-ski. The two men were so deep in conversation Perry almost forgot his second meeting. You will get an email reminder before your trial ends. Society of Texas Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress also for Kansas City. 4.5 stars -- It's hard to give something 5 stars that is a quick 2 hours and 40 minute listen, but dang this is good. It's amazing how many famous men could be duped into falling in love with someone they knew nothing about. No conflicts are too hopeless to resolve, no obstacles too painful to overcome, no resolutions too final for last minute reconsideration. I enjoyed this and I love Rachel Broshnahan but the music was obnoxiously loud. She said she didnt like him touching her things.. worrying about doing something . All rights reserved. As the relationships between Miranda and the famous men she calls escalate, it becomes clear that Miranda may not be who she says she is and that her game is no longer a game at all. She wanted a plain emerald. Miranda Grosvenor calls all of them. Miranda, model, heiress, Ariana, student, maybe mob bosss daughter, duped famous men into opening up in phone conversations she initiated. The Miranda Obsession is based on the 1999 Vanity Fair investigation into Grosvenor, who allegedly became close friends with Bob Dylan, Richard Gere, Billy Joel, Robert De Niro, Warren Beatty, Quincy Jones, and other A-listers without ever meeting. understanding ear. I liked the description better than the actual performance. I felt no other human being could experience what Im experiencing now. Following her role on The Miranda Obsession, Brosnahan's second podcast series, Listening In, debuted on Apple Podcasts on May 24th, 2022. The Miranda Obsession By: Jen Silverman Narrated by: Rachel Brosnahan, Josh Groban, John Benjamin Hickey, Morgan Spector, Harry Lloyd, Milo Ventimiglia, full cast Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins 4.4 (6,603 ratings) Try for $0.00 Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts. I do love a good dramatization in an audio book. They agreed he would go to her room at seven to meet her. You were going to call. She would just call you up, says Schrader, and she was very, very charming. It was a friend of hers. I have a books worth of material on her, says Henry. Haley told Henry, in Henrys words, to watch your step, I think this is some kind of con job. (Haley confirms the story but remembers no details.). Thats the worst, I think. It was just extraordinary., Whatever doubts McNally had about Mirandas contacts evaporated when she phoned him one day at Odeon. She knew his rsum by heart and within minutes had coaxed him into a conversation about his passion for 1950s doo-wop records. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Drama & Plays (Audible Books & Originals), Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Well, Bob De Niro and Quincy Jones I can confirm. Autumn winds moan and thrash the pines outside Perrys window as he answers a phone call, then flips on a CD of soft jazz. Then, at a recording-industry cocktail party, Perry ran into Gil Friesen. It was Miranda who stopped calling. . Maybe he could help the singers career. Ad Choices. The Miranda Obsession, the scripted series will be written by Jen Silverman (Tales of the City) and performed and executive produced by Rachel Brosnahan (Prime Video's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and her banner, Scrap Paper Pictures. By turns enticing and voyeuristic, gripping and empathetic, this complex and nuanced character-driven drama examines the lengths to which we go to achieve intimacy and connection with each other, and the lengths some of us will go to feel something real. My story, he says, sinking into a desk chair and pouring himself a glass of 1989 Chteau Lafite-Rothschild, begins with a phone call.. Up, says Schrader, and restaurateurs was obnoxiously loud she didnt like him her. 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