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Role Models
- Hardcover, 304 pages
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John Waters Reflects On His 'Role Models'
May 27, 2011 The writer and filmmaker known for the cult classics Pink Flamingos, Cry-Baby and Hairspray reflects on the many people who have inspired him throughout his life — from playwright Tennessee Williams to the crazed martyr Saint Catherine of Siena — in his memoir, Role Models.
Critics' Lists: Summer 2010
Summer Books That Make The Critics' Cut
June 19, 2010 Just what is a summer book, anyway? Does it have to be a big, fat, juicy page turner to earn the right to be packed away in the luggage (or downloaded on the e-reader)? We put that question to several book reviewers to find out what they like to take along on summer getaways.
Author Interviews
John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models'
June 3, 2010 The writer and filmmaker known for the cult classics Pink Flamingos, Cry-Baby and Hairspray reflects on the many people who have inspired him throughout his life — from playwright Tennessee Williams to the crazed martyr Saint Catherine of Siena — in a new memoir, Role Models.
Excerpt: 'Role Models'
June 2, 2010
Music Reviews
Catchy and Rare: 'A John Waters Christmas'
December 14, 2004 Director John Waters, known for making art from sleaze, has a new CD for the season, A John Waters Christmas. It includes such songs as "Here Comes Fatty Claus" and "Little Mary Christmas" — all from the man once crowned the "Pope of Trash" by William Burroughs.
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Author Interviews
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