The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UConn, Waterbury has announced that William J. Mann will present a talk on his newest book, "How To Be A Movie Star - Elizabeth Taylor in Hollywood," on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 6:30 PM, at the Palace Theater.  Light refreshments will be served. Dr. William J. Pizzuto said, "It is a remarkable honor to know that Bill Mann has selected Waterbury (UConn and and The Palace Theater) as the second stop on this very significant book tour."  USA Today printed a copy of the book cover on its front page on Sept. 3, 2009 and named "one of the most anticipated books of the season for critics."  Tickets are free and the event is open to the public; seats must be reserved in advance by calling 203-236-9924 or 236-9925 or by emailing: osher@uconn.edu

Elizabeth Taylor is our greatest screen star. As she enters the last phase of a brilliant career and life, author William J. Mann offers a completely new look at this icon using previously untapped sources and offers an unprecedented look at stardom itself - through the life of perhaps the world's first superstar. Here is Elizabeth Taylor as she was meant to be, leading her epic life on her own terms, playing the game of supreme stardom at which she remains, to this day, unmatched.

William J. Mann is the author of Kate: The Woman Who Was Hepburn, which was named a New York Times Notable Book. Mann has worked as a freelance journalist and editor, and has written several other works of fiction and nonfiction. He divides his time between  Massachusetts and California. He was a guest speaker for OLLI in spring 2007.