Pimps, Hos, Playa Hatas, and All the Rest of My Hollywood Friends: My Life

Fans of John Leguizamo's smash-hit one-man shows (Mambo Mouth, Spic-o-rama, Freak, and Sexaholix) have already gotten a glimpse into his life, but this book tells the whole story, carrying readers along on a wild journey from his childhood in Queens to his current home at the top of the Hollywood pyramid. An acclaimed director, producer, and play-wright, and one of the highest-paid Latin actors in the world, Leguizamo shares the stories behind his many roles--what inspired them and what transpired as he created them--while dishing on his personal relationships with his family, friends, and celebrity colleagues. Here is both an intimate self-portrait and a unique behind-the-scenes look at the magic and chaos of stardom, a keenly intelligent and insanely funny book that celebrates a remarkably talented artist's greatest achievement: growing up Latino in America and succeeding on his own terms.

Author: John Leguizamo
Publisher: Ecco Press
Published: 11/27/2007
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.32w x 0.82d
ISBN: 9780060520724

Review Citation(s):
New York Times Book Review 01/06/2008 pg. 24

About the Author
Leguizamo, John: -

John Leguizamo was born in Colombia in 1964 and immigrated to Queens, New York, with his family when he was four years old. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in various New York clubs, and has gone on to critically acclaimed performances on film, television, and Broadway. He lives in New York City.