Mike has been a funeral service provider and mortician for 58 years, and in his capacity as a funeral director at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles, he worked with the families of some of the biggest names in Hollywood when it became their times came to  rest in peace, and there are lots of stories to tell.  He is also the author of a 3 book series,  Celebrity Death Certificates.  Literally the last word for Hollywood trivia buffs, a celebrity death certificate is also strangely compelling.  It's matter-of-fact reportage makes the famous ordinary , illuminating previously well-lit the unfiltered light of the everyday.