Patsy Swayze

Your book traces the experiences of the talented artists who were milestones in Patsy's life and therefore in Patrick's life. Above all, you trace the rise of Patrick's career and his love for dance and acting and how it was impacted by his mother and mentor, Patsy. This is seen through the hearts and minds of those who loved Patsy and Buddy. And how that love fostered his own greatness. We are all products of those who have loved and respected us throughout our lives, and your book highlights the extraordinary men and women who were fortunate enough to share the spotlight with Buddy. These interviews are a lasting testament to the influence Patsy Swayze had on so many elements in the performing arts, giving life and passion to the men and women who revolutionized the stage, film and television industries, inspiring so many to be the best they could be. As is quoted from Jaclyn Smith about Patsy: Thank you for pushing me. Thank you for making me understand the discipline of what a career is, in that: It isn't just performing, it's the homework you do and the everyday carry-through. My favorite phrase is: Pasty gave love. In Abundance. That was Patrick! By understanding her -as she is revealed to us so masterfully in these interviews-we understand Patrick! How also the most talented people of his generation saw him, his untiring passion making him comparable to Gene Kelly. I have been fortunate enough to work with many wonderful filmmakers in my career thus far. Some you may have heard of, others not. But they are all exceptional and timeless in their art. Vittorio De Sica, Sofia Loren, Roberto Rossellini and young Isabella, Richard Burton, Romy Schneider, Richard Harris, Trevor Howard, Kim Novak, Marlene Dietrich, David Bowie, Sean Penn, Martin Sheen, Karen Allen, Grace Jones, and even Tony Curtis at the end of his Billy Wilder heyday. And I am not just name-dropping unless it is to drop this one name: Patrick Swayze. Patrick is Truth. The cowboy's need to survive at its purest. There was always palpable truth in his emotions even against the backdrop of Hollywood's lies, deceptions, hypocrisy and false myths. Patrick is and has been for quite some time a genuine myth because he represents the humanity inherent in show business distilled to its essence. In all my career, I have never met such a dedicated and passionate human being on and off the set. Joshua Sinclair Friend and Colleague of Buddy Swayze, Director, Writer, Producer, Physician . . . her many achievements have never been fully assembled in one place and celebrated before. . . . Patsy Swayze Every Day, A Chance to Dance represents a key piece of literature. It should become a mainstay in any performing arts or memoir collection. Diane Donovan Editor, Donovan's Literary Services, Bookwatch