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In this episode of Mississippi Stories, Mississippi Today Editor-At-Large Marshall Ramsey sits down with author, reporter and playwright Ellis Nassour. Nassour, a native of Vicksburg has lived a colorful life covering celebrities and the entertainment scene. Author of the book Honky Tonk Angel, The Intimate Story of Patsy Cline (a book that has been in print for over 40 years), he talks about writing that book. Cline’s colorful but short life and the people he interviewed to write it. He also covers his involvement in Jesus Christ Superstar and how he observed first-hand the attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11. Nassour dreamed he’d write for the New York Times (he did) and be involved in the entertainment business. His is an interesting story about making lucky breaks and how hard work can help you live a interesting life.
By Marshall RamseyIn this episode of Mississippi Stories, Mississippi Today Editor-At-Large Marshall Ramsey sits down with author, reporter and playwright Ellis Nassour. Nassour, a native of Vicksburg has lived a colorful life covering celebrities and the entertainment scene. Author of the book Honky Tonk Angel, The Intimate Story of Patsy Cline (a book that has been in print for over 40 years), he talks about writing that book. Cline’s colorful but short life and the people he interviewed to write it. He also covers his involvement in Jesus Christ Superstar and how he observed first-hand the attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11. Nassour dreamed he’d write for the New York Times (he did) and be involved in the entertainment business. His is an interesting story about making lucky breaks and how hard work can help you live a interesting life.