Michael Douglas is one of the last great movie stars. This man, recognised everywhere on the planet, has proved he can 'play the game' and win. Yet, along the way he has had to contend with the looming presence of his father, Kirk Douglas, and much personal torment. In this biography Andy Dougan explores the factors that have made Michael into such a complex, driven and fascinating man. The divorce of his parents, his feelings of inadequacy, the failure of his first marriage, his alcohol abuse and tabloid reputation as a ...
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Michael Douglas is one of the last great movie stars. This man, recognised everywhere on the planet, has proved he can 'play the game' and win. Yet, along the way he has had to contend with the looming presence of his father, Kirk Douglas, and much personal torment. In this biography Andy Dougan explores the factors that have made Michael into such a complex, driven and fascinating man. The divorce of his parents, his feelings of inadequacy, the failure of his first marriage, his alcohol abuse and tabloid reputation as a 'sex addict' are all considered, as are his new life with Catherine Zeta-Jones, their son, and his recently acclaimed acting roles.
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