Pimps, Hos, Playa Hatas And All The Rest Of My Hollywood Friends: My Life

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Here, actor John Leguizamo tells the whole story, from his childhood in Queens to his current perch at the top of the Hollywood pyramid - actor, director, producer, the highest paid Latin actor in the world, an A-lister with the clout to shape every aspect of his career. Beginning on the classic New York comedy club circuit, this book traces the highs and lows of a remarkable career trajectory. Never shy, Leguizamo dishes on his personal relationships with his family, friends and colleagues, including Spike Lee, Brian de Palma and Baz Luhrmann.

Reviews

"The high point: his breezy honesty." -- Entertainment Weekly

"Leguizamo is one of the most excting talents to come along in some time." -- USA Today

"[Leguizamo is] a remarkably mature writer . . . Astonishing." -- Newsweek

"Brutally funny." -- The New York Times

"This mix of the glib and the sometimes glam presents a refreshing cultural tonic." -- Publishers Weekly

"Leguizamo's autobiography is as singular as the man himself. " -- Library Journal

Author Bio

John Leguizamo was born in Bogota, Colombia, in 1964. When he was four, his family immigrated to the United States. He has performed in film, on television, and on Broadway, earning an Obie, an Emmy, and a Tony, among other awards. He lives in New York with his family.