Neal E. Fischer is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and pop culture fanatic. Directly inspired by Swayze's creative versatility at a young age, Neal cut his teeth as a musician and performer on stage before ultimately transitioning behind the scenes. Neal's credits include the award-winning documentary 10 Mountains 10 Years, narrated by Anne Hathaway; #WhoKilledHeather, an innovative branded web series; and many short films and features screened at festivals around the world. Neal also directs commercials for brands such as Dunkin' Donuts, Wisconsin Lottery, and Cars.com, the latter of which was shortlisted for awards at Cannes Lions. You can hear Neal's bad impressions and obscure movie references each week on Triviality, a pub-trivia style podcast recorded under the watchful eye of its patron saint of podcasting, Patrick Swayze, whose poster proudly hangs in the studio. He lives in Chicago, IL.
"Being Patrick Swayze celebrates the late star in all his
hip-swaying, heart-fluttering, butt-kicking glory. Anyone who's a
fan.will be delighted by this new book." -Yahoo! Entertainment
"Takes readers through the late actor's personal and professional
life with behind-the-scenes stories, fun trivia with Easter eggs
you didn't know you were missing, fashion tips, quizzes, an
official 'Road House' drink menu, advice, and wisdom gleaned from
Swayze's roles and passion for the arts."- Chicago Tribune
"Writer, podcast host, and Patrick Swayze superfan Fischer takes
readers on a delightful romp through the actor's career and
memorable on-screen moments Brimming with colorful pages,
neon-inspired details, and retro fonts that perfectly accent
Swayze's 1980s and '90s heyday, this is a beautifully designed
work."- Library Journal
"A fun read, and a great way to remember that there used to be a
more complicated kind of man-dare I say, a real man-a man called
Patrick Swayze. Neal Fischer's book is a delight to read-a
must-have for any serious Swayze fan's library, especially for the
price."-Thomas Lennon (Actor, Reno 911, screenwriter, author)
"For all the fans that love the man and characters he portrayed,
author Neal E. Fischer has taken a surprising, humorous approach
with a slant for the unorthodox perspective of Patrick Swayze's
life and career that encapsulates the spirit of a man who lived
life fully, whose impact crosses the generational boundaries. A
good read that will leave you smiling and fondly remembering a
Hollywood legend." -Marshall Teague (Actor, Road House)
"I knew that when Patrick first said, "The love inside, you take it
with you," he would change and uplift the world. No one could have
said it better. We are all kinder and luckier because of him. This
joyful book shows how one man can touch us all and truly celebrates
his remarkable life." -Bruce Joel Rubin (Oscar-winning writer of
Ghost)
"Patrick Swayze was an artist and a gentleman. His talent was only
outweighed by his compassion and love of his craft. Neal Fischer's
lovely book is an accurate and fitting tribute to that great man."
-Rowdy Herrington (Director, Road House)
"Patrick Swayze was my first jazz dance teacher. He would pull up
to my ballet studio on his motorcycle, tight jeans, and leather
jacket, and all of us 13-year-old girls would giggle and secretly
swoon. [He] was a great teacher and a lovely person....Neal's book
is such a wonderful and funny tribute to Patrick." -Melora Hardin
(Actress, The Office, Transparent, The Bold Type)
"Reading Neal Fischer's book brought back a lot of fun and poignant
memories for me. I'm proud that the song Buddy and I created,
"She's Like The Wind," still lives on, and that our names will
forever be together. Buddy was a great friend, and I miss him
terribly." -Stacy Widelitz (Co-writer of "She's Like The Wind")
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