What is the question for 'This young student, who became a popular quiz show host, was almost expelled from Catholic School.' The answer is 'Who is Alex Trebek?' and that is the title of this nice biography by Lisa Rogak. Although he had many jobs growing up, his favorite was when he was hired by the CBC (then radio). He was not married, would work any time, any day, and was eager to take on any job they offered him. And, since he was bi-lingual he could cover the hockey games and the CBC only had to pay for one announcer! He tried various TV jobs in the U.S., too (encouraged to come by good friend Alan Thicke) before Jeopardy! came along. This is the story of how he got there. There were some times of depression, and it seems he could swear the proverbial blue streak, but he also genuinely liked people (his least favorite contestant was the computer, Watson) and supported and set up many charities. He loved interacting with the audience ... wait until you read his response when one woman went 'off book' and asked "Boxers or briefs?" ;-)

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