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About the Book

Forward Dear Paul M y friend Paul LeBlanc and I have had many wonderful adventures together over the years. I knew we were going to be friends when we first met on a film called “Silence of the North” in 1981. We were shooting in northern Canada in—40 degree temperatures. I had a scene where I had to run out of my cabin because a bear was on the roof, and shoot the bear. Paul and I were inside the cabin, just the two of us, waiting for my cue. When the bear went on the roof, the rafters of the cabin started sagging and the snow came pouring in. It looked like the roof was going to give way and the bear fall through and join us in the small cabin. We were terrified. At which point, Paul wailed, “Oh, please, I just wanted to be a hairdresser!” I laughed so hard I dropped my rifle. And what a hairdresser he is. He’s always been my favorite, not just for his amazing artistry, which he demonstrated on me over and over again in many films, but most particularly in “Requiem for a Dream” in 2000. He’s done my hair not only for films, but also for the Oscars, the Tonys, in Paris, in London, in limousines, in all temperatures and under every imaginable condition. But we’ve always had a great time together and he’s always made me laugh, as I’m sure readers of his book will. Ellen Burstyn (2006)

About the Author

Paul LeBlanc was born in Dieppe N.B. Canada. He became a hairdresser at 18, much to his family's dismay. Then at 20 he moved to Toronto where he found a job doing wigs. At 20, feeling restless , he found himself in Europe, England was the change where he found out it took a hairstylist on every film. Then after getting back to Canada he started to work at C.B.C. before he found himself working on feature films like "THE BLACK . STALLION" .His career brought him to Hollywood where his talents were recognized by the best actors and actresses.. He worked with Tom Hanks, Michael douglas ,Catherine Zeta Jones Susan Sarandon, Ellen Burstyn and Sharon Stone……. He was in demand by everyone. This is his story. Paul is now retired and living in Dieppe with his wife. -- Paul Lc.