Love,
Deana

Dear Deana,

I just finished reading your wonderful book and I want to thank you for sharing your life with us. I found myself laughing out loud at the marvelous stories about your Dad and felt the tears flowing reading the sad ones.

I've been a fan of your Dad's since the 1950's when he started with Jerry. He always manages to put a smile on my face, even when its a bad day. His soothing voice is so comforting - no tranquilizer can equal it. I've collected all of the Variety Shows. Just seeing him slide down that pole at the start of each show, one cant help but smile and get ready for the good feelings that will follow.

You are one special lady and your Dad must be beaming with pride.

Thank you again....

Arlene

Dear Deana,

I am reading your book, Memories Are Made of This. I want to tell you how emotionally sad I am about your mother Betty. Here was a woman who first lost her husband Dean, who she loved so deeply, then she lost her house to the IRS, then she lost her four children, then herself. I feel so emotionally sad for her life. Your mother had so many misfortunes that she could not overcome. You wrote a great story about your family and your father and you brought out the emotional side of their lives. I love your book and will cherish and read it many times in my life.

Thank you.

Frank

Hello Deana,

I just finished your book and loved it! I read it in two days!
I wondered what happened to your brother Craig, does he still work in show business? Angie

Hello Angie,

I am happy to hear you loved my book. Thank you. As for my brother Craig, he is retired and living in Palm Springs. He is a fabulous golfer and plays every day. He is happily married to his beautiful wife Donna and now has five gorgeous grand children.

Deana

Hi Deana,

Just a note to let you know how much I enjoyed reading your new book.

Congratulations and wishing you much success with it!

Sincerely,

Charlie

Deana,

November 9th? I saw your book in Barnes and Noble today October 28 2004 at Barnes and Noble in Olympia, Washington. Debby.

Hi Debby,

Did you buy it? Are you going to read it? Please let me know and thanks for the information. It has come to my attention that my book was on the shelves at a number stores before the release date. When the store manager was asked why, the response was that there was an overwhelming demand by the customers. By the way, I will be in Washington for book signings in a couple of months. Please watch the "Appearances and Events" on my web site for information.

Deana

Deana,

(Question #1)
I was recently in Beverly Hills and drove by a number of sites mentioned in Ricci and your books.
No - I hadn't read yours yet - I just finished it tonight - Oct. 28th! I dined at Di Vinci's - your Dad's booth was not available - but I ate overlooking it. I urge all Deano fans to stop for a great meal at Di Vinci's and
talk to the waiter who was there when your Dad was. Two questions: What has become of the driving range on Wilshire where Dean used to take you to hit golf balls? Also - what was Dean's golf handicap?? Thank you - and thanks for writing Memories are Made of This.

Deana,

(Question #2)

I just finished your book, Memories are Made of These - what a perfect title - and what a beautiful book! Apparently it was released early, as I took it out from my local library on Oct. 21st.
I've read every book about your Dad, including Ricci's - but yours is the best! I found particularly interesting your candid writings about BOTH of your mothers - Betty and Jeannie. The only question I have is - are you in touch with your step-sister Sasha?

Hi Ron,

I am going to answer both of your emails at one time.

Da Vinci's restaurant is one of our favorites and we have dinner there regularly. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your dining experience. I believe you were there on Thursday, October 28th. The reason dad's booth was occupied was my husband and I were having dinner with another couple. Next time...say hello. The driving range on Wilshire Blvd. is now the Federal Building. I remember fondly the times I spent there with my dad. As for my father's handicap, when he was at the top of his game, he was a scratch golfer.

Thank you Ron, for your kind word about my book. I'm very happy to hear that you think my book is the best. That means a lot to me. I spent four years writing it and I wanted it to be the best. I do see Sasha from time to time, but as she lives out of California I do not see her that often.

Deana

For anyone who adores Dean Martin and wants to know more about what the man was really like, this is the best book ever. The other bios will have all the information and dates and stuff - this book has the HEART!

Well written, emotionally vulnerable, and honest. Dino is one of the few celebs that, the more i find out about what he was really like, the more i like him!

And the pictures are TERRIFIC!

BUY THIS BOOK!

Kimmy

Hi Deana,

I'm a welshman living in the uk. my question is, would it be possible to get a family photo of dean and his family, many thanks, john regan uk.

Hi John,

I am happy to say that there are many such pictures in my new book, "Memories Are Made Of This." It will be released in the UK on November 5th.

All the best.

Deana

Hi Deana,

I have been an avid fan of your dad's all my life. I always wanted a pair of those black suede loafers.Were they tailor made? Looking forward to your book's release.

Johnny

Hi Johnny,

My father's shoes were custom made by Pasquale Di Fabrizio. You can read about him at the following web site: http://www.seeing-stars.com/Shop/Shoemaker.shtml

A quote from the site: Di Fabrizio's first celebrity client was Dean Martin, who then brought in Frank Sinatra, and the rest is history.

Deana

Hello Dena,

I would first like to say thank you for this web site.

My question is, are there videos of The Dean Martin Show with The Goldiggers available to purchase?
If so, would you please tell me where they are?

Thank you again.

Regards,

Fran Markham

Dear Fran,

I'm happy to hear that you like my web site. Thank you.

As for The Dean Martin Show with The Goldiggers being available for purchase, I recommend that you contact Neil Daniels at the Dean Martin Fan Center: http://www.deanmartinfancenter.com/.

Deana

Dear Deana,

I'm more interested in knowing how YOU are now that your dad is gone. My dad was known as dean martins twin. Ican remember my girlfriends having crushes on my dad lol i'm 49 now. The resemblance is amazing. So naturally your dad became my idol as well. The ironic thing is that Ilost my dad on christmas eve as well with the same illness. How do you cope seeing him and hearing him still on tv and radio? I cry everytime I see your dad or listen to his music. You inspire me with your strength. Please drop me a line when you can. I'm so interested in knowing how you are today.

Thank you so much, Linda

Hi Linda,

Thanks for your email. I have spent the last four years writing about this in my book, I hope you will have the opportunity to read it as I feel it will answer all your questions.

Deana

Dear Deana,

I just wanna know what it was like living, and growing up with the King of Cool. I mean for me im in a rough stretch in my life right now and the only place i feel comfortable is in my car listing to Dean.

Jason

Hello Jason,

I write all about it in great detail in my new book, "Memories Are Made Of This." I hope you have the opportunity to read it as it will not only answer your question but also hopefully lift your spirits. Wishing you well.

Deana

Dear Deana,

I am so happy that I found this website. I am 52, when I was in High School, I was a big Dean Martin fan. The other day I found the release of the essential Dean Martin hits and was so excited. He was one of the best entertainers and his voice was so beautiful. You just don't know how I enjoyed watching him through the years. I was reading some of the e-mails about your Dad and what his favorites were and it is heartwarming to get more of a personal sense about him.Will you be offering autographed copies of your book? If so, please advise how this may be obtained.

Thank you for keeping his memory alive.

Sincerely, Sonia

Hi Sonia,

I will be touring the country doing book signings. If you look under "Appearances and Events" on my web site, you will see the first list of the cities that I will be visiting. I hope one will be near you. If not, please let me know the name of your city and I will pass it on to my Publicist to see if we can visit there in the future.

Deana

Dear Deana,

I plan to buy and read your book and i want to ask how many children do you and your sister's and brother's have and who are they each married too? and i love your web site thank you. Mona

Hello Mona,

I am happy to hear that you are buying my book, as the answers to your questions are all there. I know you are going to enjoy it. Best Wishes.

Deana

Deana,

A few of us Dean Martin fans from Minnesota are planning on a trip to Steubenville, OH. for Dean Martin Days. We can't seem to find any info. Can you help?

Thanks, M. Huot

Hi Marilynn,

I look forward to seeing all of you in Steubenville next year. The information that you are looking for can be found at the following web site: http://www.deanmartinsteubenville.com/.

I will be doing book signings in Minnesota in a few months and as soon as I have the names of the cities and the dates I will post it on my web site under "Appearances and Events." Hope to see you there.

Deana

Deana,

I need to get all the info for this years dino festival like a schedule!!!!! Jamie

Hi Jamie,

You can find all the information at: http://www.deanmartinsteubenville.com, the 2005 schedule will be posted soon. Hope to see you there.

Deana

Deana,

How do you get your book ? Cheryl

Hi Cheryl,

My book is available at all book stores and on the internet. It's called "Memories Are Made Of This" and I know you'll love it.

Deana

Deana,

I really enjoy your dads music . I seen that you had a festival for him this past june. Are you going to do the festival next year too. Cause me and my daughter would love to go she is 6 and I'm 27. Thanks, Jenny

Hello Jenny,

We have a Dean Martin Festival every year in Steubenville. You can find all the information at http://www.deanmartinsteubenville.com/ . I hope to see you there next year.

Deana

Deana,

I am looking forward to the release of your book in November !
Will you be doing a book tour ?

Many of your friends in New Jersey would like for you to come out so we can meet you and get our books signed. Bookends in Ridgewood, NJ is a very popular signing venue with many authors. If you get a chance, check out their website.

My regards, Frank

Hi Frank,

Bookends in Ridgewood, NJ sounds great. I will see what I can do. In the meantime, check "Appearances and Events" on my web site. I will be at the following book signing:

WEDNESDAY NOV 10, 2004
BOOK SIGNING 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
NEW YORK-BORDERS
461 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10022
(PARK AVE & 57TH ST.)
212-980-6785

I hope you can stop in and visit.

Deana

Hi Deana

I'm a barber. Did Dean's Father cut Deans hair after his parent moved out to Ca. And did his Father continue to Barber after he left Stubenville? George

Hello George,

My Grandfather Guy retired his scissors after he left Steubenville.

Deana

Deana,

Although I'm 44, I grew-up listening to your dad's songs and have purchased a number of his CDs througout the years. I've also recently subscribed to the Dean Martin Variety Show DVDs and enjoy them immensely. Your dad was a great entertainer! His music and style was from a generation that is now gone and greatly missed; an era of prosperity and innocence in America. I am an avid golfer and always looked forward to the annual Dean Martin Tucson Open. How good a golfer was your dad? Dean

Hi Dean,

At one point in his life, my father was a scratch golfer. He loved the game and actually told me that the only reason he worked so hard was so he could support his family...and play golf.

Deana

Hello Deana,

I have been a life-time fan of your father. I am British and live in the UK. I have seen your father perform many times live on tour here in UK. The last time I saw him was at the Victoria Theater in London with his 'Old Bones' theme - he was truly entertaining and the memory still lies with me! What a true gentleman and star he was. Its testimony to him that his legacy lives on, and new generations are discovering his unique and outstanding talent. I am planning a visit to the USA next year (2005) and of course will take in Steubenville! When would be the best time to visit? And what should I see? Warm regards Andrew.

Hi Andrew,

The best time to visit Steubenville is in June. It's warm and you can be there during the annual Dean Martin Festival. I hope to see you there and here is a website for you to visit for all the pertinent information. http://www.deanmartinsteubenville.com. All the best.

Deana

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