From Neil Young to Marilyn Manson, from Britney Spears to Gwen Stefani, this book is full of interviews that get straight to the nitty-gritty of what each celeb is really about. I've interviewed a fair share of famous and quasi-famous people before, and it's not an easy game. Who cares about Tom Cruise's favourite colour? - Why is he so connected with Scientology? Who cares about Lady Gaga's favourite designer? - Is she as resilient as she appears? Strauss approaches these people like they're human beings with passions and quirks and histories.
The interviews are arranged in a series of scenes and they are cleverly put together, linking themes and influences. Strauss poses some very insightful questions which provoke even the most stubborn of stars. Strauss knows what he's doing; he knows how to interact with each of his interviewees as individuals, and it shows in both questions and answers.
Really, Strauss is very good at his job, and Everyone Loves You When You're Dead is interesting, sobering, and amusing proof of that.
