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Me and Jezebel: When Bette Davis Came for Dinner -- And Stayed ... And Stayed ... And Stayed ... And ...

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Hilarious and touching story of a lifelong Bette Davis fan's dream come true: her idol comes to dinner, and stays, and stays, and stays...for a MONTH! The story is touching because the REAL Bette finally comes across, thanks to the outhor's writing flair and love of her subject: Bette is presented here as vivid, vulnerable, smart, funny, terribly gifted and very lonely.

I read one reviewer saying what a bad read this was and I just can't believe he/she would?!?!?!?!?! I have read this book 3 times and I think it gets better each time. I have also seen the play twice and enjoyed it both times. I have lent the book out to about 6 people and they all enjoyed it too. Its one of those books you don't have to really think about it. Its humourous airy fun..........its no Shakespeare, but just a damn good time. Bravo to Miss Elizabeth Fuller for allowing us into her time with Bette Davis. I know if I had this legendary star with me for a month I would have written something too. Its the only true way you really learn about the real person beneath the star facade.

This is a delightfully funny little book in which author/psychic Elizabeth Fuller shares her experiences with her legendary house guest - Bette Davis, who stayed with Fuller and her husband and small son for a month! Amusing episodes include Liz taking Bette to McDonald's (she promised her son a visit) and the attention Davis attracted. Bette and the author watched JEZEBEL together one evening as it aired on the telly. I liked the book because it gives us insight into the real Bette Davis, who could be very child-like and just as vulnerable as anyone. Well worth reading!

You should defintly get this book! Its a lot of fun it shows Bette is witty and of course bitchy! lol Its great fun and well worth it. I could see her saying "brother or christ" definitly get this book its a lot of fun!

Who could ever be ready to have Bette Davis, in the flesh, come and stay in our own home? What was supposed to be a few days turns into months for our admirable author, who tries to the best of her ability to do the impossible - please Ms. Davis.

Ms. Fuller lives many of our dreams come true when she takes on what turns to be an arduous task. It doesn't take long for the movie queen to wear out her welcome. Though Bette keeps Ms. Fuller hopping, the end result is a beautiful book of an inside day to day look at one of our most beloved stars. Davis fans should love it.

If you're looking for light, airy humour, definately get this book. It portrays Bette Davis off-screen and in someone elses house and the results are hilarious! Don't pass this one up!

I have read every book that has been written about Ms. Davis and this little paperback is my favorite. I read The Girl Who Walked Home Alone today and it is excellent, but it is more about her career and films than a real picture of the woman. Someone should make a film about this story. How she ended up staying with this couple is amazing. You have dialog between two women not between a super star and a housewife. Since Ms. Davis was not all that fond of women, preferring men, I guess she mellowed in old age and allowed a younger woman to get to know her. Even briefly. It is an entertaining insight into the daily life of someone we all loved and miss.