Hello Deana,
I just wanted to tell you how much I admire your father and how
what a terrific lady I think you are. I've seen you many times
on television and really enjoyed your book "Memories Are Made
of This." I was so totally engrossed that I read it from cover
to cover in one sitting. Your Grandma Angela's Pasta Fagioli recipe
is out of this world! Thank you so much for sharing this secret
family recipe with us all. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences
growing up with such an entertainment icon as you Dad. I have read
that you are very supportive of the fans around the world and just
reading your wonderful comments here shows just how kind and thoughtful
you are. I recently created a Group about your Dad called "Dean
Martin Forever" and I would truly be honored if you would
be so kind as to pay us a visit. Drop by anytime, Deana - our house
is your house!
Much Love to you from,
Kim
Hi Kim,
I will be happy to drop in and pay you a visit. Thank you
for creating the "Dean Martin Forever" group and
for your invitation. I’ll see you there.
Deana
Hi Deana,
Steve Sears here. "Memories Are Made Of This" was a
wonderful book. It was wonderfully honest, and for that I admire
you. You bared much between the covers and proved a few things.
One, no family, even the well known, are perfect. Two, we all have
certain skeletons, perhaps, that eventually are released and, when
done so, we feel the better for it. But most of all, we got to
know your Dad. Celebrity, yes, but a Dad as well. May all families
be as loving.
All my best to you, Deana, and your family,
Steve Sears
Hi Steve,
Thank you for your comments. Well said.
Deana
Hello Deana,
I just finished reading your book and I enjoyed it very much.
I am a big fan of your dad's and Frank Sinatra. I wish I could
have met them in person. I can't wait to try the recipe on your
Dad's favorite Pasta Fagioli.
Thanks,
Gabe
Dear Deana,
I heard about the Tuscany trip this morning on my way to work.
I searched the musicofyourlife.com website and couldn't find any
information. How do I find the information on this fantastic-sounding
trip?
Thanks,
Debbie Yancey
Hi Debbie,
Information about the trip can be found on the following
web site: http://www.clubabc.com/?action=music. I look
forward to meeting you in Tuscany.
Deana
Hi Deana:
I’m so thrilled to have found your great web site. I just
finished reading your book about your father and I totally enjoyed
it and am excited to start reading it again as it was so enjoyable
and interesting. It would be awesome if you could write an Italian
cookbook and include all your fathers, and yours, favorite recipes.
I know if you did such a thing I’d be the first one in line
to buy a copy!! One last thing -- would it be possible to get your
autograph?? I’d be so happy to have it and it’s my
wish that I hear back from you and learn how I could possibly have
it. So, keep up the great work and may god bless you always.
Tere
Hi Tere,
I would be happy to oblige. Please send your request through
the postal system to me at:
Deana Martin
c/o Big Fish Records
3000 Green Mountain Dr., #107
Branson, MO 65616
Make sure you include a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope)
large enough to fit an 8x10 photo with your request and please
ensure that "Autograph Request" is printed clearly
above my mailing address. Please be patient with your requests.
Deana
Hi Deana,
I have loved your father for as long as I can remember. I remember
my mother and father listening to his records when I was very young,
and have enjoyed his music, movies and television shows since.
I just finished your book "Memories are made of This",
and I have to tell you, it usually takes me months to get through
one book. I'm not a big reader, but I couldn't put your book down.
I loved every minute of it. I loved your book, I loved your dad,
what else can I say.
Madel
Hi Madel,
You’ve said it beautifully.
Deana
Hello Deana,
Just finished reading your book that I won through Music of Your
Life. I laughed, then cried, then laughed and cried again. I loved
all the stories and photos. The autographed postcard is a treasure
I will keep. Thanks for sharing it with me. God Bless. A fan for
a long time!
Deanna McBride
Hi Deanna,
It’s nice to hear from you. Thank you for your wonderful
comments and may God bless you.
Deana
Hi Deana,
I'm halfway thru with your wonderful book. Bravo!!!! I'm 52, and
I used to watch your dad with my Grandmother.
Richard
Hi Deana,
Hello, My name is mark! I was at one of your concerts and think
you’re just wonderful. You got a voice from heaven! I must
say your very Beautiful too! I loved your father and think he was
great! I loved it when he and jerry were together! Ok Dear I was
wondering if I could ask you for a big Favor? Could I have your
autograph Photo? Please! It would be a great honor for me to have
it from such a Beautiful person as you! I thank you for your time,
and God bless you and yours!
Mark Southam
Wind Gap, Pa.
Hi Mark,
Absolutely. Please send your request through the postal system
to me at:
Deana Martin
c/o Big Fish Records
3000 Green Mountain Dr., #107
Branson, MO 65616
Make sure you include a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope)
large enough to fit an 8x10 photo with your request and please
ensure that "Autograph Request" is printed clearly
above my mailing address. Please be patient with your requests.
Deana
Dear Deana
Just had to let you know how much I enjoyed your concert in Steubenville.
I didn't realize you had THAT MUCH talent. For me, other than winning
a prized stepping stone likeness of your dad in the live auction
Saturday, YOUR SHOW (& specifically your duet with DAD) was
the highlight of the weekend. I bought your CD and what a treat.
I listened to it twice on my 6-hour drive ride home to Gilbertsville,
PA. I loved the arrangements. This was a tour-de-force effort.
I congratulate you on your winning CD. I particularly loved TIME
AFTER TIME with Jerry but was disappointed the WELCOME TO MY WORLD
duet with Dean wasn't included on the CD. In my opinion, THAT DUET
IS ON A PAR WITH NATALIE COLE'S duet with her dad on UNFORGETTABLE.
PLEASE..., PRETTY, PRETTY PLEASE MAKE "WTMW" AVAILABLE
as a single. Now, THAT'S AMORE. I'd love to have that playing in
my car! I'd pay $20 for that song alone! Thanks for listening and
keeping your dad's music & memory alive!
Love Ya,
Ed Greth
Hi Ed,
I am currently working with Capitol Records to make the duet
with my Father a reality. Thank you for your kind words and
your good wishes and I will let you know when it’s going
to happen.
Deana
Hi Deana,
I just finished reading your book about your Dad. Excellent, excellent!!
I'm amongst the many fans of your father that thought he was the
best. My husband recently passed and we played Dean's music at
the hospital, the services and also at my husband's memorial luncheon.
We loved your Dad so much, he meant our youth, our love, our wonderful
memories. I was thrilled when I saw your book in the store and
couldn't help but buy it especially after my recent loss. Thank
you so much for your memories.
My best to you and your family.
Dolly
Hi Dolly,
“Our youth, our love and our wonderful memories.” I
will always remember your words. You’ve touched my heart.
I’m honored to hear you played my Father’s music
for your husband. Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories.
Deana
Deana,
I just wanted to let you know that I just finished your book and
I loved it so much. Thank you for the very personal insight into
the real Dean Martin. I have loved him and his music for years.
I grow up watching his show and I always felt like a part of a
very neat party. Thank you again for sharing and being so honest
and open about your life.
Lorrie
Hi Lorrie,
It was a very difficult and cathartic process, but now that
it’s over I can finally say…you’re welcome.
Deana
Hello Deana,
That was a great concert that you put on and it was great that
you made it free to the public. This festival does a lot for the
city of Steubenville to honor Steubenville’s favorite son.
Thank you for all you did for the people of the city. I hope that
you two have a good time in Italy at the music show.
Love,
Frankie DiCArlantonio
Hi Frankie,
It’s always nice to hear from you and thank you for
your kind words. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the concert.
I must say, you were wonderful on stage singing ‘Memories
Are Made Of This’ and ‘That’s Amore’.
We hope to see you again next June.
Deana
Hi Deana,
I just finished your book and wanted to write and tell you how
much I enjoyed it. I couldn’t put it down once I started
reading it. Will you be coming to Atlanta any time soon?
Sherry
Hi Sherry,
My husband and I love Atlanta and are currently organizing
a Nation wide tour of the US. I’ll post my itinerary
as soon as we solidify the dates. Thank you for asking.
Deana
Hi Deana,
First of all may God bless you & your family always. I am
36 years old and recently discovered your father's music & movies
about 2 years ago. I could never find the words to tell you how
much I love Dean's music & his very essence. He brings me much
joy & happiness. Dean was quite a charming persona. I also
want to commend you on your most excellent book " Memories
are made of this." I was captivated by it, and I could not
put it down. As I was reading it, I almost felt like a part of
the Martin family. It was very descriptive, heart felt & emotionally
charged. Very Simply, it is wonderful. In closing, almost every
day at work I listen to Dean's live music on my CD player. I have
tried to find as many of his live performances that I can, but
I am always wanting more. Could you please tell me if Capitol or
any other companies plan to do any future releases of Dean's live
concert performances? Thank you for your time & consideration.
Your father's music will always be a part of my life & at
work, while I am restoring vintage Gibson guitars here in Nashville,
TN. Love & blessings to you Deana. By the way, do you plan
to sing anytime soon again with Jerry Lewis?
All the best,
Phillip Crabtree
Hi Phillip,
‘Descriptive, heart felt and emotionally charged’ was
my goal. You’ve made me very proud. Thank you for your
wonderfully insightful comments. I’m not certain if Capitol
is planning any more live performance releases but we can hope.
Thank you for your email and keep restoring those vintage Gibsons.
Send us your phone number and the next time we are in Nashville
we will give you a call.
Deana
Hello Deana,
I have just read your book and absolutely loved it! I grew up
in a small town in NC during the 60's and I was always watching
westerns and mystery/intrigue movies, but the one TV show that
I loved was the Dean Martin Show. My folks had several of his albums
that I still have and thankfully, have on CD so that I don't wear
them out! Your Dad's style and music has meant a lot to me. It
is simple yet tasteful and refined. Outside of my family, the men
that I have grown up admiring the most are John Wayne, your Dad
and Theodore Roosevelt. Men who lived life with a passion, who
were good at what they did and had pride in what they did and took
life by the horns and met the challenge. Not perfect, by any means,
but not weak or apologetic. They were men. I have looked to them,
along with my Dad and Grandfathers and have gone through life trying
to meet it head on, with intelligence and fortitude. I work for
the US Govt. and deal with the issues that face us in today's world
about terrorism and our safety. When I need that relaxing break
that allows me to recharge, I will put in the CD player of my car
either a greatest hits album of your Dad's or a "Live at the
Sands" CD of Dean, Frank and Sammy. It is a big help. Thank
you for sharing your story. You are a very strong person and, I
feel, very wise for not being bitter about the times that were
not what you had hoped. You maintain a positive outlook and look
to the future. You and I were raised alike in that respect. If
I may be so bold as to paraphrase one of your loved ones, I too,
work with aviation in my job and when you look to the sky "I'll
be up there protecting you and the USA" for all of us. Maybe
my wife, Sue and I will be able to meet you one day. For us, it
would be an honor. May you and your family have health, happiness
and always, love.
Very Respectfully,
George A. Bulgin
Fort Worth, TX
Hi George,
You’re letter is so touching. Thank you for sharing
your insights with me. I look forward to meeting you and Sue
in the not so distant future. Send me your phone number. God
bless you and all the men and women you work with for keeping
our country and us safe.
Deana
Deana,
This is Sherri. I saw at Vermontcountrystore.com you can still
get the cologne your father wore. I just thought you might like
to know! I know I would.
Sherri Lippoldt
Hi Sherri,
Thank you for the information.
Deana
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