The writer Bruce Vilanch, who creates stuff for celebrities who make public appearances, ranging from Oscar hosts and prize recipients to Presidents, is given a heartfelt tribute in this piece. We meet his mother and see images of his youth; he lives in Chicago and works for the Tribune before heading west. We hear from Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, and Bette Midler about working with Bruce, and we see Bruce helping others get ready for Liz Taylor's 60th birthday party, Bill Clinton's 50th birthday party, and an AIDS awards gala where the hirsute, rotund Vilanch shows his feelings.
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The writer Bruce Vilanch, who creates stuff for celebrities who make public appearances, ranging from Oscar hosts and prize recipients to Presidents, is given a heartfelt tribute in this piece. We meet his mother and see images of his youth; he lives in Chicago and works for the Tribune before heading west. We hear from Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, and Bette Midler about working with Bruce, and we see Bruce helping others get ready for Liz Taylor's 60th birthday party, Bill Clinton's 50th birthday party, and an AIDS awards gala where the hirsute, rotund Vilanch shows his feelings.
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