L.A. First Class: The Best of the Best by Merle Elias of Exceptional Means Concierge
Here is an informational page about Celebrity PA Merle Elias, the book L.A. First Class: The Best of the Best, and the Exceptional Means Concierge Service.
About Merle Elias

Merle Elias was a legendary celebrity assistant who lived in Hollywood for many years.
Some of the A-list stars she worked with include Dustin Hoffman, Billy Joel, Christie Brinkley, Studio Chief Kathleen Kennedy, Quincy Jones, Michael Crichton, and the late billionaire Marvin Davis.
Some of the A-list stars she worked with include Dustin Hoffman, Billy Joel, Christie Brinkley, Studio Chief Kathleen Kennedy, Quincy Jones, Michael Crichton, and the late billionaire Marvin Davis.
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About "L.A. First Class: The Best of the Best"

Because Merle Elias had accrued so many VIP contacts over the years, she decided to write a book in 2001, which was named L.A. First Class: The Best of the Best. The book is a resource for VIP celebrity vendors throughout the Los Angeles area.
The book was included in the 2001 Oscars gift bags to movie stars, which is how Merle got so many of her star clients.
The book is out of print, and there is only one known copy of the book left, which is in the possession of The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network agency.
The book was included in the 2001 Oscars gift bags to movie stars, which is how Merle got so many of her star clients.
The book is out of print, and there is only one known copy of the book left, which is in the possession of The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network agency.
About the Exceptional Means Concierge

Because Merle Elias became a star in her own right, she eventually opened a VIP service named Exceptional Means Concierge in Westwood, California, which adjacent to Beverly Hills.
Some of Merel's clients included Prince Alexander and Princess Astrid of Liechtenstein, Reese Witherspoon, and many other Hollywood stars.
Some of Merel's clients included Prince Alexander and Princess Astrid of Liechtenstein, Reese Witherspoon, and many other Hollywood stars.
In the News
Merle Elias was featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Business Journal, and many other high-profile media outlets.
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