About the Author

Verita Thompson was Humphrey Bogart's personal hairdresser for over a decade. She now resides in New Orleans, Louisiana.

About the Book
Originally published by St. Martin's Press in 1982, Bogie & Me tells the story of a 15-year affair between Humphrey Bogart and his hairdresser, Verita Thompson. Bogie had quite the arrangement, with actress and wife Lauren Bacall waiting at home and mistress Verita with him on the set and on the road. Get behind the tough facade of Humphrey Bogart in this enjoyable romp through the hidden side of Hollywood.