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A marvelous and compulsively readable collection of stories from the life of Salah Bachir—philanthropist, art collector, movie industry insider—who, with his sheer zest for life, art, human interaction, and giving back to his community has endeared himself to some of the most famous and creative people in recent times.
Bachir, who immigrated to Canada from Lebanon with his family in 1965, is a gay activist who has worked in the film world for over four decades. While this has given him undeniable front-row access to Hollywood’s biggest stars, it is Salah’s personal charm and kindness, his philanthropy, his overall style (think hats, scarves, brooches, pearls, and diamonds), and his deep involvement in the art world that have made him a friend, companion, confidante, and/or lover to so many—including Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Mary Tyler Moore, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Edward Albee, Diahann Carroll, Orson Welles, Aretha Franklin, Norman Jewison, and Elizabeth Taylor—although it’s true that Katharine Hepburn once turned him down, very nicely.
Collected here in this wonderful book are personal stories of them all—some short, some long, some surprising, others juicy, and all fascinating. Through them we get to know Salah, a larger-than-life character that embodies the many worlds he shapes—the kind of person it would be hard to make up if he didn’t already exist.
"Salah Bachir is the biggest hearted philanthropist with the rock star life.”
Elton John and David Furnish
“Salah co-owned Famous Players Media with Famous Players Paramount and Viacom. Salah is innovative and passionate and a great leader and motivator. Salah champions diversity and inclusion in everything he does. It has never been an afterthought. People want to work and be associated with him. And best of all, he always over-delivered from the very first month we were in business together.”
John Bailey President and CEO of Famous Players Theatres
"I am in constant awe of you. You don’t hesitate to say what you believe to those in power, and to those who most need to hear the truth. You always do what is right even when it’s hard to do. We could all use a bit of your courage, a bit of your belief in ourselves and a lot more of your flair! Congrats on your book. The stories of your experiences are incredible. Your purpose is inspiring and meaningful to all who most need a voice.”
Arlene Dickinson, Business Executive, Author and TV dragon
“I've never met anyone like Salah Bachir. He's generous in every way and encourages others to be generous as well. His beneficence is incredible and our patients at St. Joseph's receive better care thanks to him. Salah Bachir has improved care for so many people who use St. Joseph's Health Centre. He's single-handedly raised the funds needed to create a new dialysis centre and transform a second one, in addition to supporting many other areas of care. His support can be felt in every corridor of our hospital.”
Maria Dyck, President and CEO, St. Joseph's Health Centre Foundation
“I have known Salah Bachir for over 30 years. He served on the board of the Canadian Film Centre and has been a supporter for years. He always gets done what he promised to do and much more. His passion for Canadian film and the arts is unparallel. He has the biggest Lebanese heart of anyone we know.”
Norman Jewison, legendary film maker
“Salah is one of the most extraordinary people I have ever worked with. He has absolute clarity of vision, enormous drive, and the ability to marshal those around him to achieve the desired goal. He makes deep, lasting connections with people from all walks of life. I have never seen Salah fail at anything he has attempted - and some of his goals have been audacious. Put simply, he is an inspiration.”
Nancy Lockhart, Director, Choice Properties REIT; Director, George Weston Limited;
Former CEO, Frum Development Corp
“I've known Salah for almost thirty years and over that time have worked on a wide variety of board committees and fundraising committees and always found Salah the most innovative and articulate leader in these discussions. He is very smart, very focused on the end objective and always inclusive and thoughtful in his advice and leadership. Salah would be my choice on any situation dealing with challenging issues. He is particularly a value-added because he always has an innovative and practical approach, undoubtedly stemming from his years as a successful entrepreneur.”
Andy Pringle, President, Principal – RPIA & Former Toronto Polices Services Board Chair
“When I met Salah Bachir, I was deeply impressed, like everyone else, by his wit, charm, style, intelligence, generosity, and graciousness as a host. As I have gotten to know Salah, I understand that the deep essence of all those bon vivant characteristics is a fierce intelligence focused on the compassionate understanding of people and providing the space for the expression of their authentic selves.”
Dr. Elizabeth Tunstall, Dean, Faculty of Design, OCAD University.
“Salah is swift to get to the issues and brilliant with the solutions
. We've worked on many projects together and especially proud of how together (Scotiabank and Cineplex) we created and launched the Scene Loyalty Program. There are no half measures with Salah - if it's worth doing, then his MO is to crush it. And he's an excellent mentor.”
Rick White, Former Vice President Marketing, Scotiabank, Chief Marketing Officer, Stronach group
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