Elizabeth R. (esjro) - , reviewed on 3/1/2012 + 909 more book reviews

This book was a page turner, because it seems that every page contains some seedy new revelation about the sex lives of well-known people (actors, actresses, politicians) or those in outer Hollywood circles (makeup artists, etc.) The author tells his story in a charming and humorous tone. Though at times it occured to me that he might be morally bankrupt (or at least could have treated his wives better), it is hard not to like him because of his generous and fun-loving attitude. I did feel guilty reading all those dirty secrets (and frankly I wished I would have skipped one of the annecdotes in the fetish chapter), but the only part of the book that made me truly uncomfortable was the author's discussion of his early years. His early sexual experiences were with adults (a father's friend and a number of priests), and although he seems to think there is nothing wrong with that my personal opinion is that there is a lot wrong!

Nonetheless, Full Service offers fascinating insights into a time when sex was in some ways easier (e.g. pre-AIDS), yet in many ways more complicated (homosexual and lesbian relationships were publicly frowned upon and had to be carried out discretely). The book should especially appeal to film buffs who are familiar with the names Scotty Bowers drops.

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