Description: Fans of Leguizamo's smash-hit one-man shows have gotten a glimpse into his life, but his book tells the whole story, taking readers on a journey from his childhood in Queens to his current perch at the top of the Hollywood pyramid--actor, director, producer, and the highest-paid Latin actor in the world.
Brief description:
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.
Review Quotes:
"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
"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