An
articles and short story writer, Bea Fogelman had always wanted to write
a book that would be of interest to thousands of people. She found the
subject has been in her own "back yard" for over twenty years!
After
each performance of an impersonator show she would watch the faces of
the audience as they poured out of the showrooms and note their appreciation
and pleasure.
There
are thousands of people who attend impersonation shows every year. Many
have never seen the "stars" in person and, for a small fraction
of the cost of a concert, they may enjoy this wonderful concept of entertainment.
The
book, "CopyCats" began forming on her computer in January
1994. Interviews were the most enjoyable part of this writing.
Bea
has been married to pharmacist, Leo Fogelman, for over fifty years.
They reside in Las Vegas where their home is filled with friends and
their three children: Jayne Juster, Bob Fogelman (m. Lorraine) and Sherie
Rae (m. Carroll "Beav" Parker). They have seven grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren.