For Liberace, style was substance. Yes, the pianist was once the world’s highest-paid nightclub performer and had a unique musical talent. (He became famous for playing, in his own words, “classical music with the boring parts left out.”) But Liberace was perhaps most beloved for his sassy patter with the audience, over-the-top costumes, and unforgettable performance style—which often involved him being driven onto the stage in a Rolls-Royce.