Mike Collier Quotes

With a home out in the Springs he could leave his wife, their daughter Nancy (born 8 June 1940), son Frank Junior (10 January 1944) and Christina (10 June 1948) and take off for his Sunset Towers apartment in town and often the arms of actress Lana Turner or those of many other lovers. Marian Collier, who died in 2021, worked as a showgirl in Las Vegas before moving on to movies in Hollywood working with names like Marilyn Monroe. She was forthright about Sinatra’s need never to spend a night alone and told us: ‘For many years I rarely met another woman who hadn’t fucked Frank Sinatra. For most of us it wasn’t romantic, more of a tick on the to-do list. I certainly got on better with him after I slept with him but he could be a moody son of a bitch. Vindictive.’ And jealous. His antics brought attention and his friends didn’t like the spotlight; his future was cemented with the Mob; he’d laid his foundations.

Upbeat people have no need of pleasantries. They barely notice them. Only the tired and depressed truly appreciate good manners, and cling to them in desperation.

don’t know how to thank you, Miss Collier.” “You just go to Gainesville. Follow your dreams from there.” My eyes burned and my throat got tight. “Yes, ma’am.” “Promise?” “Yes, ma’am.” “Have an incredible life, Michael,” she said. “Do wonderful, amazing things with your gifts. See the world. Make your mark. Thank me that way.” “Yes, ma’am.” I left by the side door and walked home alone, floating like I was in a dream. It was a beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky, and the Florida sun dried my tears of relief almost as fast as they rolled down my cheeks.