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Author:
Rogan, James.
Title:
"And then I met..." : stories of growing up, meeting famous people, and annoying the hell out of them / by James E. Rogan.
Edition:
First edition.
Publisher:
WND Books,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
pages cm
Subject:
Rogan, James.
Legislators--United States--Biography.
United States.--House--House--Biography.
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )--Biography.
Politicians--United States--Anecdotes.--Anecdotes.
Rogan, James--Friends and associates.
Rogan, James--Childhood and youth.
Mission District (San Francisco, Calif.)--Biography.
United States--Politics and government--1945-1989.
United States--Politics and government--1989-
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Homework assignment -- KGO's gift -- The Indian and the preacher -- The happy warrior -- George who? -- Mr. Conservative -- My governor -- Valhalla -- You didn't wait for me -- The Eagleton question -- Speaking of dog lovers -- Thanks for the memory -- President of what? -- A night of heroes -- Memphis -- Something to tell your grandkids -- What case is he on? -- Pretend I am dead -- In the shadows -- Finch on Nixon (and a few others) -- Curses, foiled again -- Plains -- Welcome home -- He remembered me -- Spanky and the boss -- Kennedy's Lincoln -- Das Kapitalist -- Mr. Television -- Dream team -- Pat -- Sissy picture -- Woooo-hoooo -- Nixon at twilight -- I don't do trash -- Before the storm -- Bobby's friend -- Always looking the part -- "What doin??" -- Losing stinks -- Man talk -- One for the team -- Bad rap -- Vignettes from the mailbox -- A last good-bye -- Appendix.
Summary:
"A collection of humorous, adventurous, and poignant stories told by former Congressman Jim Rogan of doing everything possible, short of breaking the law, to meet and get advice from many famous politicians, sports and entertainment figures he met as a kid growing up in San Francisco"--Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1936488388 (hardcover)
9781936488384 (hardcover)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)879552946
LCCN:
2014012365
Locations:
GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

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