Clive Davis is Retiring

Clive Davis, founder and head of Arista Records, one of the most successful labels in the record industry, is retiring. How did he achieve such success? You'll find some of his secrets in my book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It to the Top--So You Can, Too!

The new paperback edition is on sale here.

"My Generation" Web Page Launches!

I'm pleased to announce the launch of our new "My Generation" web page at www.billboggs.com It highlights the TV show of the same name for which I'm celebrity correspondent. Now you can sample HD video excerpts from my celebrity interviews right on your computer screen.

We're currently featuring "Michael Feinstein at Steinway Hall" and "In the Studio with Artist LeRoy Neiman."

Of course I hope you can catch each show when it airs on TV, but now if you miss an episode you can always visit the web page and view highlights.

Forthcoming guests include Broadway composer Charles Strouse; Ex chef John Doherty (Waldorf Astoria); rock legend Carly Simon; furniture designer Dakota Jackson, and many, many more.

I think you'll find "My Generation" appeals to all generations.

Be sure and tune in!

Cousin Brucie!

Photo by Bobby Bank

I hosted the Friars Celebrity Interview series with the legendary Cousin Brucie—an hour, one-on-one interview about his career, with stories about Elvis, his introducing the Beatles at Shea stadium, and the evolution of rock music.

Here's a tidbit:

I asked him: "If you could place one year of rock music in a time capsule for future generations which year would you pick?"

"1965—it built on the foundation of American rock from the 50's and was open to include the English wave and the West Coast sound."

By the way, Dick Clark's answer to the same question was 1957.

Both were memorable years.

INTERVIEW WITH JUDY COLLINS

Hi All!



Lots of news to report today. My interview with Judy Collins will appear on "MY GENERATION" on July 17th. Mark your calendars.


Two days later I'm headed for Monte Carlo on the Crystal Serenity...the cruise is billed as Mediterranean Masterpiece, which is apt when you check out the itinerary below:




















Will report again soon before we set sail. Hope you all have a great summer!

PAGE SIX

My recent 45 minute interview with Carly Simon for MY GENERATION yielded some very interesting stories, and one of them turned up today on PAGE SIX. Carly is promoting a new--and EXCELLENT CD--THIS KIND OF LOVE--which is being sold in Starbucks and should hit some charts. (click on the picture below for larger view)

Spring News Roundup

TRAVEL NEWS: I'm going to Thomasville, Ga to the Millpond Plantation next week for some R&R. It's one of the largest private plantations left in U.S.

TELEVISION NEWS: Interviewing furniture designer Dakota Jackson today for MY GENERATION TV SERIES. Upcoming interview guests include Carly Simon, composer Charles Strouse, chef and TV personality Sara Moulton, and Judy Collins.

On June 3rd I'll be on SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR observing "FATHER'S DAY'S TRADITIONS"—I was a National Father of the Year in 2000.

FOOD WORLD NEWS: I'll be be on Satellite Media Tour giving tips on ''spring grilling" on April 23rd, and on May 15th hosting Visiting Chef Series at the Yale Club with chef Eric Hara, Executive Chef of ''David Burke and Dontella Restaurant" in NYC.

SPEAKING NEWS: I'm interviewing Cousin Bruce Morrow— the legendary radio personaility at the Friars Club in NYC on June 12th, and interviewing Lucie Arnaz at a luncheon event in Sommeville, NJ on June 11th.

Happy Spring!

Spring is Here and So is the Paperback!

It's in the stores, everybody--the new paperback edition of my book:

GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Successful People Reveal How They Made It To The Top—So You Can, Too!

As mentioned in my pre-publication post, the subtitle has been changed to include the words "So You Can, Too!" It's a fine point of emphasis and it really nails down the aim of the book: to help you find success.

If you missed the orginal hardcover edition, I hope you'll grab the paperback for a discount on Amazon by CLICKING HERE.

Happy Spring Break to All!

SPECIAL SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

Here's the complete text of a press release on my forthcoming special show:

‘Confidentially,’ a Special Presentation of Catch A Rising Star: ‘Bill Boggs Talk Show Confidential’ April 5

Monticello, N.Y. (March 14, 2008) – Bill Boggs, a staple in New York City media for years, has something confidential to tell you on April 5. Actually, he’s got a lot of confidential things to tell you.

"Bill Boggs Talk Show Confidential" (developed at the fabled John Houseman Theater in the spring of 2003) is a humorous and enlightening one-man show featuring stories, rare videos and songs about the world of television Boggs has inhabited for the past 30 years.
A special presentation of Catch A Rising Star, “Bill Boggs Talk Show Confidential” comes to the Catch stage at Monticello Gaming and Raceway on Saturday April 5. This unique show, which is currently playing at the Triad Theater on West 72nd Street in New York City, is an experience like no other. Show time at Monticello is 8 p.m.

Boggs is a four-time Emmy Award winning television talk show host, a popular after-dinner speaker and master of ceremonies, an accomplished stage performer, a noted TV show producer and a frequently published journalist. His wide-ranging and diverse career has included hosting the seminal New York talk show, "MIDDAY LIVE WITH BILL BOGGS," for Metromedia and FOX for 12 years, and creating and hosting "BILL BOGGS CORNER TABLE" on Food Network since the network's debut in the mid-1990s.

In addition, Boggs has anchored the news for NBC-TV; and hosted "Comedy Tonight," a syndicated comedy show, for Fox Television; a game show, "All Star Anything Goes" for CBS-TV; and a live Saturday morning talk show," Saturday Morning Live," for Metromedia.
Boggs was the host and creator of the PBS television show, Home Cooked Classics. He's also currently serving as the energetic on stage force behind Simon Super Chefs Live, a 24-city culinary food and wine show presented around the country in Simon Malls. He pioneered the first-ever national restaurant review show, TV Diners on Food Network and he’s interviewed notable guests on CNBC's Let's Talk Stock and also on Historic Traveler and Freeze Frame (on the Travel Channel).

Boggs, who has also won acclaim on stage for his singing and story telling in the Off Broadway hit, "Our Sinatra," created and starred in "A Fine Romance," at New York's four-star "Restaurant Daniel.”

Boggs is indeed a noted food, lifestyle and travel authority, having interviewed and worked with many of the world's top restaurateurs and chefs, and has also appeared as himself in a dozen dramatic movie and TV show roles. In addition, he has authored a novel, "At First Sight," written for The New York Times and other prestigious national and international periodicals and served as the executive producer for both the groundbreaking "Morton Downey, Jr. Show" and "Court TV.”

Boggs has anchored live news shows for MSNBC and hosted "Freeze Frame" and "Historical Traveler" for the Travel Channel. He is the host of Showtime's "Boxing Report Update," and was seen in the Fall of 2002 in the new syndicated show, "House Beat.”

In 2007, HarperCollins published Boggs’ widely-praised book, Got What It Takes?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It To The Top. The book is based on success secrets uncovered in his interviews with leaders in diverse fields—among those included in the book are Sir Richard Branson, Renee Zelwegger, Diane von Furstenberg, Clive Davis, Donald Trump, Matt Lauer, Joe Torre and many others. He is also a featured columnist for The Good Life Magazine, Crush Magazine and Black Tie International Magazine and has written several pieces for The New York Times.

Boggs brings all of his lifetime of work to the stage in “Bill Boggs Talk Show Confidential.” Confidentially we can tell you that it will be an awesome night that won’t be forgotten.

For a full listing of the Catch schedule, check out the Catch website, http://www.catcharisingstar.com/, or go to http://www.monticellogamingandraceway.com/.

Tickets for the Bill Boggs show are $15 each. For ticket information about this and other shows at Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club at Monticello Gaming & Raceway, please call 845-794-4100, ext. 494, or toll-free 1-866-777-GAME, ext. 494, or visit http://www.catcharisingstar.com/ or http://www.monticellogamingandraceway.com/.

Monticello Gaming & Raceway, located on Route 17B in Monticello, N.Y., features more than 1,500 video gaming machines, the 350-seat Winner’s Circle Buffet, Mighty Mmmm Food Court, the 75-seat Lava Lounge and 250-seat showroom, HYPE, both featuring live entertainment. Monticello Gaming & Raceway is open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. For more information, please call toll free (866) 777-GAME. Must be 18 years or older to play video gaming machines. Please play responsibly.

BIG NEWS!—The paperback is almost here!

I'm excited to announce that HarperCollins is releasing the paperback edition of... (drum roll)

GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Successful People Reveal How They Made It To The Top—So You Can, Too!

on April 8th.

Eagle-eyed fans of this blog will have noticed that the new edition features a slight extension to the subtitle ("So You Can, Too!"). And, ultimately, that's what the book is all about—helping you achieve success.

I also pleased to report that advance orders for the book have already begun, and you can reserve your copy now on Amazon by CLICKING HERE.

A lot more exciting news to follow. Stay tuned!

WE HEAR . . . WE HEAR . . .!

Made today's New York Post -- PAGE SIX!

Bill Boggs on TV

Check out my new video link on the front page at www.billboggs.com.

Or CLICK HERE to go directly to the video page.

It's in The Post!

That is, I'm in The New York Post today in Cindy Adams' column:



"TV's Bill Boggs, whose "Got What It Takes?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It to the Top" is out in paperback next month, was careening through Midtown traffic holding an empty Burberry leash. Chasing after his dog, who'd somehow slipped his collar. He finally grabbed his hound safely, and Burberry even replaced Rover's fashionable plaid set. Bill's next might be "Successful People Reveal How They Made It Through Panic."

Only in New York, kids, only in New York."

Upcoming Appearances

Once again, I'll be hosting a visiting chef dinner at the Yale Club Roof dining room. John Doherty, executive chef of the Wakdorf-Astoria will be in the spotlight. The menu will consist of courses he has prepared for the past four U.S. Presidents. (March 18th)

On June 12th I'm hosting a lunchtime interview series at the Friars Club of New York, with "Cousin" Bruce Morrow—the legendary radio DJ. It's sure to be fun.

Have a merry March!

Comedy Heaven

I attended a book party at the Time-Warner bldg. celebrating the release of Richard Zoglin's new book, Comedy At the Edge.

It was like being in comedy heaven... guests included Jerry Seinfeld, Danny Aiello, Richard Belzer, Robert Klein and many others. Here are few small snaps.

After the party Danny Aiello, Joe Amiel, Carol and I had a dinner at Elaines.

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Musical Notes: Last week saw a mesmerizing performance of Judy Collins at Cafe Carlyle.

WOW: Bill Boggs sails with Crystal Cruises

My article on the recent cruise appears in the February 2008 issue of the online luxury travel magazine, WOWConfidential. If you missed the report on this page, CLICK HERE and check it out in WOW.

Live! With Lisa Radio

I recently appeared on Lisa Wexler's radio show, and you can listen to it online.

Just CLICK HERE.

"The blueberry pie approach to dealing with problems"

Writer Matthew Arnold Stern posted a nice entry about GOT WHAT IT TAKES? on his blog. You can read it here: http://www.matthewarnoldstern.com/sternblog/?p=56

"We Love Lucie!"

It was a lot of fun interviewing Lucie Arnaz for the Celebrity Luncheon series at The Friars Club this week. (The above photo was taken by Richard Lewin.) If you'd like to read more about it (and see additional photos), CLICK HERE and check out the feature on BroadwayWorld.com

Have a great weekend!

GOT WHAT IT TAKES? goes around the world!

Good news!

Foreign rights for my book GOT WHAT IT TAKES? have just been sold to Saudi Arabia, Korea, and Thailand!

It'll be fun to see the various cover designs from other countries and I'll post them here when they're available.

Looks like the the language of success is truly universal.

More soon!

More Photos!

Happy New Year, All!

Here are some more photos from my 3-week cruise from Lisbon through the Panama Canal on the Crystal Serenity.

Waiting to disembark at Azores

The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra playing for your dancing pleasure

Dorsey Band leader Buddy Morrow and vocalist Bryan Anthony

Heather deFrancisco, director of sales at Cambridge, who took us on a tour of the property situated on its own 30-acre peninsula

Sauvignon Blanc before a swim at Cambridge Beaches Resort

Snorkeling at Grand Turk

A wild Margarita on a calm day on St. Martin

New Photos From My Cruise

As promised, here are some pictures from my spectacular 3-week cruise from Lisbon through the Panama Canal on the Crystal Serenity. Nice to find some warmth in the sun this time of year -- enjoy!

Carol & I enjoying the bubbly splash of a formal night on board.

Ready set shop! (St. Martin)

Aruba!

Sunset, the Caribbean, formal night—It doesn't get much better than this.

Almost 7600 miles later nearing the end of a remarkable trip.

Holiday Greetings!

Just arrived back from my 3-week cruise on the Crystal Serenity in time to wish you all an early Happy New Year. 2007 was a good one for me, and I'm looking forward to 2008.

Busy schedule as usual. On Tuesday, December 11th , I'll be speaking at the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce. Then on Wed., Thurs., and Friday I'll be hosting THE CALL on NY1 Television. Hope you local viewers out there will have a change to tune in.

As promised, some photos from the cruise will be hitting this page soon, so be sure and check back.

JOURNEY FROM LISBON

This Friday I'm off on a three week journey from Lisbon through the Panama Canal on the Crystal Serenity. Should be a lot of fun.

Stay tuned for new posts and photos!

Mark your calendar!

Just got word that the paperback edition of GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Successful People Reveal How They Made It To the Top will be out from HarperCollins in April, 2008. Looks like we've got a winter to get through first, but it's something I'm looking forward to.

In the meantime, you can still order a hardbound copy direct from Amazon by clicking HERE.

More soon!

Photos from La Vie in Vegas

Here are some photos from my trip to vegas that illustrate my previous post...

Red Rock Resort (Robert Indiana's sculpture in background)

Chef Rene Lenger at his Country Club Steakhouse - Wynn Resort

Lake Bellagio

BILL BOGGS AND "LA VIE IN LAS VEGAS"

I was set for a Simon Super Chef Live show at Caesar's Palace in the middle of July--so why not head out to Food City, ok maybe it's supposed to be Sin City--but I'm happy enough to let my rapacious appetite do the sinning.

First Vegas stop was not actually in Vegas, it was the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Henderson. It's far enough away from the strip that you feel the slower pace of desert life. Carol and I mounted a couple of horses over at the Bonnie Springs Ranch for an excursion through scenic Red Rock Canyon and then galloped back to Red Rock Resort for two terrific meals at the "TBONES" Restaurant--where the $90.00 serving of King Crab legs brings you five large legs perfectly prepared. The resort's pool area sports the iconic LOVE Sculpture by Robert Indiana.

On the strip, we visited Bellagio and my favorite spot in all of Vegas--the little outdoor cafe operated by JeansGeorge's ''PRIME". Its vista on Lake Bellagio and the Paris Hotel across the street is uniquely intimate for flashy and sprawling Vegas--it's the most romantic place in town for a drink. Of course we needed dinner at Bellagio, too, and I can strongly urge anyone headed for a little Vie in Vegas to visit the jewel box LE CIRQUE Restaurant. It has all the glory, history, and charm of the legendary Sirio Maccioni creation that first appeared on East 65th street in New York and is now going strong at Beacon Court in New York and also Mexico City, and of course, Las Vegas. Tell the lovely manager, Morgani, that Bill Boggs sent you. The desserts at Le Cirque are the best in town.

Down the strip at the Venetian, Carol and I had wonderfully fresh heirloom tomatoes at the bar at B & B, the Mario Batali-Joe Bastianich creation, which is the closest thing you'll find to New York's "Babbo" in town. Then, a short stroll over to "DAVID BURKE at the Venetian" to have dinner with David Burke himself and present him with the coveted FIVE STAR DIAMOND AWARD. I'm an International Consultant for the award.

The next day, somehow, hunger struck us again and it was off to the new Wynn Resort for lunch at ''THE COUNTRY CLUB''--a new American Steakhouse under the direction of Executive Chef Rene Lenger. His gazpacho and fresh shrimp are top picks there for a light lunch. The lunch was a warm up for dinner that night at Wynn's ''SW STEAK," under the direction of my longtime friend, the talented chef David Walzug. His duck presentation was extraordinary and Carol feasted on a dazzling triple-tiered shell fish arrangement with shrimp, tuna tartare and mammoth King Crab legs.

One more meal to mix in and that was at the Alain Ducasse creation ''MIX IN LAS VEGAS" atop the new second tower at the Mandalay Bay Resort. We sat in a modernist cube-booth and watched the sun go down while toying with an intriguing "pomegranate foam" amuse bouche. As night falls the place turns into one of the town's hottest bar and dining scenes. Fabien Riviere, the manager, is the man to see for that special "booth."

I also had a chance to be a guest on Ed Bernstein's long-running television interview show to discuss (and shamelessly plug) my HarperCollins book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES? And then off to work with Food Network colleague, Duff Goldman, "The Ace of Cakes." The show went on at the "Forum of the Caesar's"--which is probably one of the best places to shop in the U.S. And no matter what anyone ever tells you about Vegas-take it from me--it is one of the world's top culinary destinations and will continue to grow in that direction for years to come.

Ah, La Vie in Vegas, now when can I return?

RAVE Review from The Christian Science Monitor!

A great review by Ari Pinkus of GOT WHAT IT TAKES? was published today in The Christian Science Monitor. The last line reads: "Wherever you are careerwise – anywhere from your first day of work to your last – this easy read of a pep talk speaks volumes."

CLICK HERE to read the full review.

I'm pleased by all the great press and reviews the book has been getting lately. You can catch up on all of them at http://www.gotwhatittakes.net/

More soon!

Early Show Video "live" on the Web

My appearance on the CBS Early Show with Harry Smith is availabe for viewing at

http://www.gotwhatittakes.net/.

You can also catch it on YouTube by clicking here.

Enjoy the fireworks!

Happy Fourth of July!

The holiday is off to a great start! Appeared on the CBS Early Show with Harry Smith this morning. CLICK HERE to read a report from the CBS News web site. Also, if you missed the broadcast...we'll be featuring a video of the show on my book's web site at www.gotwhatittakes.net so please visit.

Just received this nice note from an Early Show viewer:

"Bill - After staying up till 4am last night/this morning to meet a promised deadline, I arose at 7:59am and scrambled to pop on the CBS Early Show. I caught your segment (was taping it just in case), as did my Mom - and we both agreed you were so wonderfully upbeat, concise, totally prepared, and you certainly packed lots of pertinent info into the oh-too-short amount of time allotted to you and Harry Smith...but you looked and sounded like the handsome, articulate, compassionate pro that you always were! Congrats to you, Bill. I find the topic of your book very intriguing, and look forward to getting a copy and meeting you to sign it in person... "

Hope you all enjoy the fireworks on Wednesday.

Be back soon....

Rise & Shine for THE EARLY SHOW on CBS!

Here's the latest news...

I'll be appearing on CBS TV'S EARLY SHOW, July 2nd, between 8 and 9 AM.

Should be fun, so set your alarm clock and don't oversleep!

More soon.

Nosh in Knoxville & Other Tidbits

I'll be hosting SIMON SUPER CHEFS LIVE at the West Town Mall in Knoxville, TN this weekend. If you're in the area please stop by -- it's a ball!

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I'm excited to report that my wife, Carol Campbell Boggs was nominated for Launch Magazine Publisher of the Year for Hallmark Magazine. Results will be in very soon.

Go Carol!

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Last weekend I saw Michael Fienstein in a tribute to Bobby Short--he rocked the joint!
Attended FROST/NIXON matinee with my son Trevor--it's a strong piece of theater and Frank Langella is likely to win the Tony for it this Sunday night.

Stay tuned!

Wednesday Gems!

I was interviewed by Frank Diamond for his Wednesday Gems column today in The (Philadelphia) Evening Bulletin. Just CLICK HERE to read the feature.

Here's a tidbit:

"Bill Boggs is too stinking successful. I mean it'd be easy to hate him if you were the jealous, petty type. Which I'm not. Really. Boggs was raised right here in Philadelphia, attended Lincoln High School and then the University of Pennsylvania. He came up through the same streets as you and I did, in other words. Except, he's gone much further. He's won four Emmy Awards, helped launch entire TV networks (Court TV), and has even sung in an off-Broadway hit called "Our Sinatra." In addition, he's a loyal and dedicated husband and father. He's like the guy from high school who becomes so successful that it lets the air out of every other "so what have you been up to" conversation at the reunion.Now, he's had the temerity to come out with a book called Got What It Takes? Successful People Reveal How They Made It To the Top. I jumped at the chance to interview Boggs when the opportunity presented itself. Lucky for him that I'm not the jealous, petty type."

You can also download a PDF version of the interview from my web site.

More soon!

Gala Luncheon at Le Cirque

Bill, Marco Maccioni, and Carol

It was quite a luncheon at Le Cirque in NYC, where my wife Carol and I jointly celebrated two events... the publication of my book Got What It Takes? and the success of Carol's Hallmark Magazine.
It was a great day for all!

New Performance Dates!

If you plan to be in New York this Fall, I hope you'll catch my show at the Triad Theater. Performance dates are: Tuesday Sept. 11th @ 7pm / Tuesday Oct. 9th @ 7pm / Tuesday Nov. 6th @ 7pm.

To find out more about the show, please visit the web site:

www.talkshowconfidential.com

TODAY SHOW Update

Quick Update: you can catch my appearance on the NBC WEEKEND TODAY SHOW'S "At Work" segment, this Sunday, May 6th.

FLASH from today's New York Post

STARR REPORT: "* Sunday: Bill Boggs guests on "Weekend Today" to discuss his new book, "Got What It Takes?," which includes interviews with A-listers - including Renee Zellweger, Brooke Shields, Mark Burnett and Norman Lear - discussing the secrets of their success. "

Watch for WEEKEND TODAY!

Good news! I'll be appearing on NBC's TODAY show, Weekend Edition, next weekend. Stay tuned for more details in my next post!

RAVE for GOT WHAT IT TAKES? on FORBES.COM

Tara Weiss just reviewed my book on FORBES.COM: "It's not a dense business book you have to force yourself to open. Boggs conducted 44 interviews with leaders across all industries and the result is an energizing, quick read that's full of interesting anecdotes about how the best of the best made it...the interviewees' stories are a fun read and a look into how average people became extraordinary... Required reading."

CLICK HERE to visit the book site where you can download a PDF of the complete feature.

CLICK HERE to see the review & Special Slide Show on FORBES.

Bill Hits it Big on Wall Street!

BREAKING NEWS!

More Great Reader Reviews!

"Well written and organized. Particularly impressed by the way you present the material...by subject matter with comments from those interviewed...very effective. I think the book has the potential of helping many people and being a big success...Impressed also by the larger quotes listed and not lifted from a passage to follow. References of you own life and accomplishments were well done and contributed to the overall positive messages of the book."

Backstage with Barry Noland

If you're on the East Coast, I'll be on CN. 8's Backstage with Barry Noland tommorrow night (Thursday, April 19) at 8:PM.

Also, there's a podcast interview with me on the HarperCollins web site: click here.

Stay tuned for more!

THE RADIO FACTOR WITH BILL O’REILLY

Crazy days. I've got a whirlwind schedule promoting my new book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES?, just out from HarperCollins. One stop is the Radio Factor with Bill O'Reilly, so mark your calendar. The show airs Friday, April 27th at around 3:PM (check your local listings).

Bill, of course, is one of the contributors to my book and the conversation should be lively.

Spin-free, too, of course.

More soon!

New Arrival!

The book is selling fast at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Charlottesville. Word of mouth at UVA sure spreads quickly. Here's the latest comment: Hi Bill,I just wanted to let you know that the copy I ordered from Barnes & Noble arrived. Your book is a wonderful mix of light and serious, and I am absolutely impressed with the format. While it has the positive attributes of a "self-help" book (which EVERYONE loves to read and learn from), it also gives us realistic and candid glimpses into the celebrities who are REAL PEOPLE with real parents, talents, amazing insight and intelligence, and insecurities. -DEBBIE

Diane Warren To Appear On OPRAH

Diane Warren, one of the contributors to my book Got What It Takes? will be appearing on OPRAH later this month. (We'll let you know the exact date as soon as we receive it.) As you probably know, Diane is one of the world's most successful songwriters, with songwriting credits that include Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Elton John, Tina Turner, LeAnn Rimes, Toni Braxton, ‘N Sync, Britney Spears, Cher, Christina Aguilera, Faith Hill, Mariah Carey, Reba McEntire, Aerosmith, Ginuwine, Mary J. Blige, Aaliyah, Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Roberta Flack, and many others. It was a great pleasure interviewing her and I think you'll enjoy what she has to say on the subject of success.

5 Stars at Amazon for GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

I'm pleased to see readers are enjoying the book. Here's one review from Amazon.com:


Reviewer:
Thomas Duff "Duffbert" (Portland, OR United States) "I enjoy reading about how others have successfully navigated life and their careers. I was pleased to get the opportunity to read an advanced copy of Got What It Takes?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It to the Top by Bill Boggs. While you still have to filter their words and experiences through your own reality, it's a great read for those who are into personal improvement. Contents: Introduction - The Reasons for Success One - The Path to Success: Find Your Path; Get Hired; Capitalize on Luck and Timing; Make Good Decisions Two - The Mind-sets of Success: Seize Opportunity; Identify Your Drive, Mission, and Purpose; Cultivate Self-Confidence; Strengthen Your Will to Prevail; Defy Category Three - The Practices of Success: Work Hard; Collect Wisdom; Don't Take Anything for Granted; Take the Risk; Develop Excellent Everyday Practices Four - The Challenges of Success: Confront Fears, Insecurity, and Other Inner Demons; Learn to Cope with Stress; Allow for Regrets, Failures, and Mistakes; Overcome Adversity; Resist Ruinous Temptations; Keep Your Life in Balance Five - Advice for Success: Know When to Reassess; Use What You've Got; Industry Advice from the Pros Acknowledgements Boggs got the opportunity to interview a large number of well-known and successful people in various industries. There were some names I didn't recognize, but a large number were household names... Maria Bartiromo, Sir Richard Branson, Jim Cramer, Mario Cuomo, Christie Hefner, Matt Lauer, and Norman Lear, to name just a few. The interviews appeared to be very conversational, and the personalities of the different people shine through very well. Boggs took a somewhat different approach than most books of this sort, however. Instead of taking the "person per chapter" route, he divides the book into success components, like working hard, confronting insecurity, and keeping your life in balance. Then for that particular subject matter, he'll pull in the pieces of the interviews that corresponded to that. Seeing how people like Cramer, Anna Quindlen, and Bill Bratton all deal with stress in one consolidated chapter helps you put it all together. Boggs also adds a few "calls to action" on many of the paragraphs, so you don't get to read it all and walk away with no clue as to what to do to put it into your own life. There is the danger in a book like this to view the people as "perfect", individuals who are hyper-focused and who never make missteps. That's definitely not the case, and there are a few foibles in the different chapters. I think this book works best when you see the underlying principles of importance, paying a bit less attention to the person behind them. There's a wealth of wisdom and examples here, and it's an entertaining read. It's definitely worth reading to see where you need to notch up your performance..."

GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Launch Party!!!

Publication Day has finally arrived! GOT WHAT IT TAKES? has hit the shelves and the excitement is growing. Join me in a virtual toast to the new book's success and to YOU--all my readers! A great way to start our celebration of Spring.

Please stop by my book's official web site: www.gotwhatittakes.net for all the latest reviews and news. And if you don't have time to visit your local bookseller, you can order the book online at Amazon by clicking here.

Happy Spring!

GOT WHAT IT TAKES? The Buzz is Spreading!

In addition to two items onThe New York Post's infamous Page Six, my new book GOT WHAT IT TAKES? (HarperCollins) appears in today's Gossip Girls column... click here to read it.

We also made the People page at Monster & Critics... you can check it out HERE.

Also, there's a rave review for the book at dingbatmag.com
and an interview with me in the same issue...CLICK HERE to read the interview.


There's quite a buzz going around, so be sure to get a copy of the book tomorrow when it hits the shelves. Or you can order right now directly from Amazon .... why wait when you can crash the gate?

Stay tuned for more exciting news ahead!

Bill Bratton: Quote of the Day

"I've always had that degree of confidence that the opportunities will be there. And that I have the requisite skills to take advantage of them. If I get into something I'm not enjoying, I'm not going to spend a lot of time there. Life's too short. I'm going to seek to move on."

from Got what It Takes: Successful People Reveal How They Made It To the Top (HarperCollins). CLICK HERE to buy.

Maria Bartiromo: Quote of the Day

"Luck and timing have everything to do with my success."
from Got what It Takes: Successful People Reveal How They Made It To the Top (HarperCollins). CLICK HERE to buy.

Diane von Furstenberg: Quote of the Day

"It serves you every single day of your life not to be afraid. You think about it. You think, 'why,' and whatever. But to not be afraid is a huge plus."

from Got what It Takes: Successful People Reveal How They Made It To the Top (HarperCollins). CLICK HERE to buy.

NEW FEATURE!

I'm pleased to announce that starting Wednesday, April 4th, I'll be featuring a "Quote of the Day" selected from my book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES? SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE REVEAL HOW THEY MADE IT TO THE TOP (HarperCollins). You'll enjoy nuggets of wisdom from the many celebrities who contributed to the book, so please stop by each day and check it out.

PAGE SIX

Here's the latest scoop: I'm on today's famed PAGE SIX in the New York Post. I won't spoil the surprise, but here's a hint: it's related to my recent interview with hot comic Lisa Lampanelli.

Click here and check it out.

More news soon, stay tuned!

Rave Review!

I'm happy to see that James Brady took notice of my book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES? and my wife Carol's Hallmark Magazine in his column today in Forbes.com. My book will be published on April 10th, by HarperCollins.

Click here to read the advance review on Forbes.com.

Cover Story!

HarperCollins has just unveiled the cover of my forthcoming book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It To the Top which will be published April 10th.

Remember, you don't have to wait for Publication Day... you can advance order the book (at a discount) right now.

Just choose one of the order links below:


Advance Order from Barnes & Noble
Advance Order from Amazon.com

And speaking of covers, don't be fooled by the cover image that currently appears on the Barnes & Noble web site. It's really just a place-holder for the real cover shown above.


Also, be sure to visit my book's official website: www.gotwhatittakes.net
While there, take my fun Celebrity Quiz and test your knowledge.


Can't wait for Spring to arrive, lots of excitement ahead. Stay tuned!

New Interview!

Just got back from a FANTASTIC 12-day cruise on Crystal Symphony. I'll report on it in detail soon.

In the meantime... Joanna Parson's interview with me in ActorsLife is online now.

CLICK HERE and check it out.

Lots more soon!

Let the games begin...

Prior to the big push to get promotion rolling for my book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES?, I'm headed for a 12-day cruise on Crystal Symphony and will be stopping at such exotic spots as Netherlands Antilles, Grand Cayman, and going through the Panama Canal—I'm writing this from the Admiral's Club in Miami...awaiting a plane to Coata Rica where we meet ship.

We give a shorter version of my offf B'way show, TALK SHOW CONFIDENTIAL while on board.

Saw Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons—who now dance—at Rose Hall in NY Wednesday night—that's 5 days after seeing Dylan at Meadowlands in NJ—each a pulsating night of music with dancing in the aisles in both venues.

Had Thanksgiving lunch at The Hotel Carlyle—a fantasy of what NY is supposed to be—really beautifully dressed people, in a spectacular room with world-class service---------and I am thankful... [to be continued]

TALK SHOW CONFIDENTIAL -New Performance Dates

There have been some scheduling changes for my performances of TALK SHOW CONFIDENTIAL. The new dates are January 16th (8:PM), February 21st (7:30 PM), and March 21st (7:PM) at the TRIAD Theater, 158 West 72nd Street, NYC.

For tickets, call 212.352.3101.

Hope to see you there!

P.S. CLICK HERE and visit the TALK SHOW CONFIDENIAL web site.

MY NEW WEB SITE IS "LIVE"!

In addition to www.billboggs.com, we've launching a new site for my forthcoming book GOT WHAT IT TAKES? (HarperCollins)—www.gotwhatittakes.net. You'll find info and and lots of photos of the people I've interviewed for the book—an all star cast.

Hope you can visit soon.

GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

My forthcoming book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES?: Successful People Explain How They Made It to the Top, is being published by HarperCollins. It goes on sale nationwide APRIL 10, 2007, so mark your calendar.

The book shares principles and guidelines for success based on interviews with leaders in their fields. Many of their insights are particularly important for young people about the personal discipline and attitudes it takes to achieve success. For more information, CLICK HERE.

BOGGS ON NY 1

LOOK FOR BILL ON NYI'S INNOVATIVE INTERACTIVE TALK SHOW--THE CALL--
BILL WILL BE HOSTING SHOW ON MARCH 23, 24 AND 27.