Prepare for a big case of deja vu (or DAY-ja vu) as this site reveals details of another Day biography...

Are you ready to become a tad confused? Well it has just come to light that another renown writer has been busy working on his definitive Day biography. He too is called David and will be publishing his book also this summer. This alternate biography even shares the same cover photography as the rival release by American author David Kaufman.

The French-born author David Bret currently lives in the North of England and is one of Europe's leading celebrity biographers having published 19 best-selling biographies on many of the biggest and best-loved stars from the showbiz world, such as Rock Hudson, Clark Gable, Maria Callas, George Formby, Errol Flynn, Gracie Fields, Freddie Mercury, Joan Crawford, Morrissey and most notably he is a definitive resource on the French singer Edith Piaf (having published two books).

Mr. Bret proclaims to have had a diverse circle of admirers, friends and acquaintances (past and present) from Marlene Dietrich, Peggy Lee, Elaine Paige, Montserrat Caballe, Kirsty McColl, Greta Garbo to H M the Queen Mother to name but a few. He openly professes to be a fierce and vociferous opponent of racism, anti-Semitism and gay prejudice. His past books have on occasions provoked controversy by the nature of the claims and revelations that they have made, examples being Rock Hudson did not contract AIDS by way of sex but by way of a blood transfusion, George Formby's womanising ways, Gracie Fields' extra-marital affairs, Maria Callas's yen for gay lovers welcoming the challenge of attempting to turn them straight etc.

Doris Day: Reluctant Star is due out in the UK during July 2008. It is being released by the London-based publisher JR Books Ltd which publishes across a wide range of subjects, including the arts, history, biography, fiction, humour, lifestyle and sport - it also has signed to it a number of high profile authors.

At present very little information is in the public domain about this upcoming release. One thing is however assured that the book will be  immensely reverential towards the star but much like Mr. Kaufman's project promises to lift the lid on the real person behind the archetypal "girl-next-door" portrayed in her movies. Stay tuned...
 

How/when did you first discover Doris Day? I remember her television show as a kid in the 1970s and seeing her last movie in the theatres. David Bret has always been a huge fan of Doris Day, ever since seeing her in Please Don't Eat The Daisies. He began working on the book around five years ago. It is different from other books in that it is written in good, univeristy degree quality English, and in Bret's uniqely controversial, takes-no-prisoners style for which he is known. Very extensive research. Doris Day has been in touch, as has Elizabeth Taylor, whose biographt Bret has written--to come out after her death. Quote: "I've read his books, and David Bret appears to be a writer with a soul." Doris Day Quote, "David Bret is a shit, but a loveable shit!" Elizabeth Taylor Quote, "You always write what is in your heart, That's why our friendship means so much to me." Marlene Dietrich. David Bret has now published 20 best-selling biographies and would be suggested as a far better authority on Doris Day than any contemporary/fan.   Sincere thanks to Jim Pierson for taking the time to do this Q&A interview (conducted by Stephen M).

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