Second manager (1954-2005) of the Los Angeles rock band the Doors, who began working for the group (answering fan mail) when he was 12. He wrote several books about Jim Morrison and the Doors, including No One Here Gets Out Alive and the autobiography Wonderland Avenue: Tales of Glamour and Excess. Incredible TLS signed “Best regards, Danny Sugerman,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Doors letterhead, July 14, 1971. Written by Sugerman at the age of 16, a typed draft of a form letter issued to fans in the wake of lead singer Jim Morrison's recent death, in full: "Thank you for your letter. As you have undoubtedly heard, Jim Morrison passed away July 3 in Paris. The death was attributed to natural causes. The other three Doors' while understandably upset about the death of their friend realize that the show must go on. They intend to still make music together, and they have no immediate intention of replacing Jim. We all loved Jim for what he was, a kind warm hearted, gentle person with the soul of a clown. He always cared about you guys out there and he hired me to take care of you. He enjoyed your presents and cards and he proudly displayed them on the wall near his desk. There is no going back and undoing what has already been done. We're sure Jim is happy, and his presence will always be felt here up at the office. Jim was a good person, but sometimes he tried too hard. He gave everything he had into what he did, and he did it with total conviction. I'm sure we'll all miss him, that goes without saying. We all should all know how lucky we were to be a part of life, directly or indirectly. Thank you for your interest and support." In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and a small chip to the top edge. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Sugerman’s widow, Fawn Hall.
