Shep Gordon — A-list talent manager, entertainment industry insider and chef — signed a copy of his autobiography, “They Call Me Supermensch,” for Michelle Fujii on the way to a reception with fans Oct. 6 in the IBM Building. Gordon entertained the audience with anecdotes about his early days in Los Angeles, his experiences cooking for the Dalai Lama and Hawaii regional cuisine.

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