Edd Byrnes was an American actor, best known for his starring role in the television series 77 Sunset Strip. He also was featured in the 1978 film Grease as television teen-dance show host Vince Fontaine, and was a charting recording artist with "Kookie, Kookie". - Wikipedia
This is one of the worst books I've ever read. Micky Dolenz may have led a life almost as dissolute as this, but he was funny and had some style. And Christina Crawford may have been a little hysterical, but at least she wrote with emotion. I like that Edd did accept most of the blame for his failed marriage, unlike Micky. However, the guy can't write to save his life. I'm glad that it ended with him doing okay, but geez...rough childhood and all, this guy had no restraint whatsoever. But I was very proud of him for going out, getting that paper, and not getting a drink.