Scott Thorson memoir
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The Scott Thorson memoir is a tell-all autobiographical book recounting Thorson’s romantic relationship with entertainer Liberace and the extravagant, turbulent life they shared.
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| Scott Thorson memoir canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Scott Thorson memoir Context triple: [Behind the Candelabra, basedOn, Scott Thorson memoir]
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Arnie Risen
Arnie Risen was an American professional basketball center and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer who starred in the early NBA, winning championships with the Rochester Royals and Boston Celtics.
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Mitchell Zuckoff
Mitchell Zuckoff is an American journalist, nonfiction author, and Boston University professor known for his narrative histories and investigative works, including the book that inspired the film "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi."
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A Promise Fulfilled (autobiography)
A Promise Fulfilled is the autobiography of King Abdullah II of Jordan, recounting his life, rise to the throne, and perspectives on Jordan’s political and social challenges.
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Hampton Sides
Hampton Sides is an American historian and bestselling narrative nonfiction author known for his gripping accounts of exploration, war, and adventure.
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Stephen Thompson
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Scott Thorson memoir Target entity description: The Scott Thorson memoir is a tell-all autobiographical book recounting Thorson’s romantic relationship with entertainer Liberace and the extravagant, turbulent life they shared.
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A.
Arnie Risen
Arnie Risen was an American professional basketball center and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer who starred in the early NBA, winning championships with the Rochester Royals and Boston Celtics.
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B.
Mitchell Zuckoff
Mitchell Zuckoff is an American journalist, nonfiction author, and Boston University professor known for his narrative histories and investigative works, including the book that inspired the film "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi."
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C.
A Promise Fulfilled (autobiography)
A Promise Fulfilled is the autobiography of King Abdullah II of Jordan, recounting his life, rise to the throne, and perspectives on Jordan’s political and social challenges.
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D.
Hampton Sides
Hampton Sides is an American historian and bestselling narrative nonfiction author known for his gripping accounts of exploration, war, and adventure.
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E.
Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson is an American mixed martial artist and elite kickboxer known for his karate-based striking style and long tenure as a top contender in the UFC.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
autobiographical book
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memoir ⓘ |
| about |
behind-the-scenes details of Liberace’s personal life
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extravagant lifestyle of Liberace ⓘ life of entertainer Liberace ⓘ romantic relationship between Scott Thorson and Liberace ⓘ turbulent aspects of Scott Thorson and Liberace’s relationship ⓘ |
| author | Scott Thorson ⓘ |
| contains |
accounts of private interactions with Liberace
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descriptions of lavish spending and gifts ⓘ personal anecdotes about Liberace’s performances ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| depicts |
emotional conflicts within the relationship
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legal and financial disputes connected to the relationship ⓘ luxury homes and material excess ⓘ |
| genre |
autobiography
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tell-all memoir ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
LGBT relationships
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addiction and personal struggle ⓘ celebrity culture ⓘ fame and its consequences ⓘ power imbalance in relationships ⓘ romantic relationships ⓘ wealth and extravagance ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
fans of Liberace
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readers interested in LGBT history ⓘ readers interested in celebrity biographies ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | prose ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Liberace
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Scott Thorson ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | first-person ⓘ |
| portrays |
Liberace as a private individual behind his public persona
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the contrast between Liberace’s public image and private life ⓘ the lavish lifestyle surrounding Liberace’s career ⓘ |
| relationshipDepicted |
companion of Liberace
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romantic partner of Liberace ⓘ |
| setting |
Hollywood celebrity circles
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Las Vegas entertainment scene ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered | late 20th century entertainment industry ⓘ |
| tone |
confessional
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sensational ⓘ |
| workChronology | recounts events during the height of Liberace’s fame ⓘ |
| workFocus | personal experiences of Scott Thorson with Liberace ⓘ |
| workType | non-fiction ⓘ |
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