Lady Day the royal we and with a generosity of

and with a generosity of spirit that even a misanthropic sense of humor can't fully disguise

from her childhood dream of becoming a nun to her Playmate of the Year centerfold

and develops a crush on her local butcher (who bears a striking resemblance to Matt Dillon)

hold your breath

Through shocking twists and turns

Lady Day the royal we and with a generosity of"Billie Holiday deserves a biography in which her musicianship isn't overshadowed by the tragic events of her life. O'Meally has written that book," says Entertainment Weekly about this absorbing and authoritative account of the greatest jazz singer in history. O'Meally emphasizes Holiday's artistry and training rather than her personal miseries, and he uses voluminous archival material to correct common myths about Holiday. Chronicling her rigorous