Reflecting on Low Level Fame in the Accounting Profession

There is no greater affront to American society than the scammed celebrity. In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss two cases of famous entertainers—singer/songwriter Billy Joel and standup comedian Dane Cook—who were both betrayed and swindled by someone they should’ve been able to trust: their business managers.

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Sources:

Billy Joel

• Billy Joel [Wikipedia]
• How Billy Joel’s three wives stole his heart and his money [New York Post]
• Billy Joel Sues Former Manager for $90 Million [Los Angeles Times]
• Billy Joel's ''River of Dreams'' [Entertainment Weekly]
• Billy Joel on Not Working and Not Giving Up Drinking [New York Times Magazine]

Dane Cook

• Dane Cook [Wikipedia]
• Relative embezzled millions from actor [The Boston Globe]
• Woman sentenced in Cook thefts [UPI]
• Dane Cook's half-brother, sister-in-law must repay $12 million [CNN]
• 'Jeopardy ' Posed a Question About Dane Cook's Convicted Half-Brother — See His Shocked Reaction [People]
• Dane Cook's Brother Stole MILLIONS From Him [Your Mom’s House]