AboutElizabeth Expertise I can answer almost any question in reference to the life of Jim Morrison. I have been a Doors fan for as long as I can remember, and I am a self proclaimed Jim Morrison junkie. I have read eight biographies and all of Jim's poerty books. I am always looking for new literature to increase my knowledge.
Experience I have read eight biographies on the life of Jim Morrison, including "Break On Through, The Life And Death of Jim Morrison" by James Riordan and Jerry Prochnicky, "No One Here Gets Out Alive" by Jerry Hopkins and Danny Surgarman, "The Lizard King The Essential Jim Morrison" by Jerry Hopkins, "Angels Dance and Angels Die" by Patricia Butler, "The Doors In Their Own Words" by Andrew Doe and John Tobler, "Jim Morrison An Hour For Magic" by Frank Lisciandro, "Wild Child: Life With Jim Morrison" and " Jim Morrison: Life, Death, Legand". I have also read his poetry books "The Lords and the New Creatures", "Wilderness volume 1", and " The American Night volume 2". I enjoy searching the internet for new knowledge on Jim Morrison. I am confident I could correctly answer almost any question about him.
Organizations JDRF - Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation
Education/Credentials I have a BS in Biology and Biochemisrty.
Awards and Honors Graduated Cum Laude from Old Dominion University
Expert: Elizabeth Date: 7/2/2008 Subject: Primary Sources and Credibility
Question QUESTION: 2 questions: What do we know about Patricia Butler's credibility with regards to how strong of a source her book "Angels Dance and Angels Die" might be? And what is the most credible source for Morrison data? At the moment I am leaning towards the Break on Through biography. Patricia Kenneally calls into question anything involving Danny Sugarman. Thanks!
ANSWER: Hello Jim,
Patricia Butler is not very creditable according to those that knew Jim personally. And Kenneally is just, to put it nicely, a bit crazy. Jim's friends also say she has fictionalized most of their relationship. I would recommend Frank Lisciandro writings and interviews. I find them the most informative and pleasurable to read. I would also recommend looking at The Doors message board, it is very informative as well.
Thanks,
Elizabeth
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QUESTION: Thanks Elizabeth!
Who would you consider Jim's friends? It has been written in several sources that none of the Doors knew where Jim was when he wasn't with them. Also, do you believe any of the rumours about Jim's dalliances with men?
Answer Hello Jim,
Jim's closest friends were Babe Hill, Frank Lisciandro, Kathy Lisciandro, Paul Ferrara and he was also well acquainted with Salli Stevenson, Salli post regularly at The Doors message board. Those are just naming a few. Jim had a circle of people that he hung out with, or talked to on a regular basis. Those that were close to Jim have repeatedly said there was no way Jim would have been homosexual, he was very much a ladies man. Jim did sometimes take off, but not as regularly as some of the books make it sound. He had a heavy concert schedule, so he needed to be around.
Thanks,
Elizabeth
