As you might have gleaned by now, when there’s a story to tell about Hollywood, I’m inclined to change the names and mix it up a bit to protect the innocent. What follows is mostly true, except what’s not. YOU DON’T OWN ME 8. The House Wins Shooting began. Patsy Morris, checking in on her young friend one afternoon as the crew broke for lunch cautioned Billie. “Remember, movies are like high school with a paycheck. The same juvenile behavior […]

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