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Michael Phelps

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My name is Michael Phelps. NO (sorry to disappoint), I am NOT the young, good-looking, talented, Olympic Champion. I am the (NOT so) young, (NOT at all) good-looking, (YES) talented, (NOT) an Olympic Champion. I am an Author.

While engaged as Chief Investigator for a prominent Miami (FL) Law firm which specialized in criminal defense I Co-authored "DAVID JANSSEN-MY FUGITIVE" with the iconic actor's first wife, Ellie Janssen. Published in December, 1994 in Hardcover, with Paperback Editions following in 1995, 1996 & 1997 the book sold in excess of 1.2 Million copies world-wide. Upon retiring from the law firm, I chose to embark on the challenging career of becoming an Author. I promised myself never to co-author a book with anyone, especially ...more

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Hi Michael, Why did you choose to write about David Janssen? Juliet

Michael Phelps Helo Juliet,

David was a good friend of mine, for the last fifteen years of his life. I Co-authored "DAVID JANSSEN-MY FUGITIVE" with Ellie Janssen (his…moreHelo Juliet,

David was a good friend of mine, for the last fifteen years of his life. I Co-authored "DAVID JANSSEN-MY FUGITIVE" with Ellie Janssen (his first wife). Ellie placed all the blame for the failure of their marriage on Dave, which I knew not to be true. Many of his fans and a few of his close friends urged me to write about our friendship. It is my objective to provide his fans with a deeply personal insight into what a kind, sensitive and compassionate man he truly was. Thank you for your interest. Hope you enjoy a pleasant weekend.

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Hello, Mr Phleps, I am currently reading your two books on David Janssen. They are exceptional !! Such masterpieces! I wanted to know why photos of you and David were not contained in the books. Perhaps 1 photo for each book? Also, no mention about his biological father, Harold Meyer? Why? I know David was guarded when talking about his biological father. Did Harold Meyer attend David's funeral? Carol

Michael Phelps Good Afternoon Carol,

Please forgive the delay in responding to you.

I only had about six photos of Dave and me together. On 31 July 1995, my house was …moreGood Afternoon Carol,

Please forgive the delay in responding to you.

I only had about six photos of Dave and me together. On 31 July 1995, my house was heavily damaged by fire and all of my photo albums and family albums and keepsakes were destroyed. I had one, which I had sent to my mother years before, which became the cover for Volume Two. Thankfully, the Miami Fire Department saved my two German Shepherds! I had been called at my office by a neighbor and made the drive home in 20 minutes - normally a 30-40 minute drive. Dave's biological Father is mentioned in 'DAVID JANSSEN-MY FUGITIVE', Ellie Janssen's Memoir I co-authored with her. Mr. Myer contacted Dave while Dave and Ellie were in Chicago for Dave's starring role in the Stage Play, Gazeebo in 1962. Dave and Ellie took him to dinner in their hotel. According to Ellie, Dave was cold and did
not wish to further re-establishing a relationship with him. Dave only spoke with me of his biological father, and to Dave, Eugene ("Gene") Janssen WAS HIS FATHER. He was devastated when his mother divorced Gene, and never forgave her. His father did not attend his funeral services. DANI took tight control over WHO could and could not attend his services. She attempted to deny Ellie and her daughter as well as his Mother Berneice from entering the Memorial, but his Agent and Friend ABBY GRESHLER intervened and they were admitted. Sadly, his services were held on Ellie's Birthday. Ellie NEVER stopped loving Dave. However, as strong as her love for him was, we had numerous disputes in writing her Memoir, markedly because she placed all blame on the failure of their marriage, when we both know it was HER insecurities and jealousy.

At present, I am in talks with Hollywood Screenwriters and Producers for
a BIOPIC of Dave's life for Cable Television. I hope to make a formal announcement in the coming months.

Please feel free to contact me direct at my website; mphelps@MichaelPhelpsNovels.com as I am seldom on GOODREADS or facebook.

I hope you and your family enjoyed a Happy Easter.

Sincerelt,

Mike Phelps(less)

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	David Janssen - My Fugitive by Ellie Janssen, Michael Phelps (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 1994 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	David Janssen - Our Conversations: The Early Years: 1965-1972 3.72 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“You can't put a limit on aything. The more you dream, the father you get.”
― Michael Phelps

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“Nothing is impossible. With so many people saying it couldn't be done, all it takes is an imagination.”
― Michael Phelps

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“So many people along the way,whatever it is you aspire to do, will tell you it can't be done. But it all it takes is imagination. You dream. You plan. You reach. There will be obstacles. There will doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, with belief, with confidence and trust in yourself and those around you, there no limits,”
― Micheal Phelps

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