Ron Fields has done a superb job researching and preserving his grandfather W.C. Fields's legacy. Every student of comedy should own a copy of W.C. Fields: A Life on Film, and W.C. Fields By Himself.
Book review from the East Hampton Star from way back in the 80s. A few years ago Barbara Seaman wrote me a brief, polite email because she didn't understand why I reacted so strongly. I'm still not completely sure.
