The Myth and Madness of Howard Hughes

This chapter delves into Howard Hughes' tumultuous life, examining his complex relationships with women and the film industry, intertwined with his obsessive behaviors. It contrasts the glamorous image he sought to project with the insecurities from his traumatic experiences, while also exploring the blurred lines of reality and fiction in a controversial biography by Clifford Irving. Through whimsical narratives and parallels to figures like Donald Trump, the chapter questions the nature of storytelling and biography in the context of Hughes' eccentric persona.