I'm a big fan of the Warhol Superstars and the "underground" films he made in the late 60s and early 70s. Holly Woodlawn is one of Warhol's most beloved and long-lasting of the superstars. She really only stands out in one film--"Trash" but it's a performance so memorable that it's all she needs for everlasting underground star status. This book really captures the "Woodlawn Persona." Wisecracking, self-depracating, uncouth, dishy, bitchy, delightful! It's proof positive that Woodlawn is her own greatest creation. How much credit should go to the ghostwriter (billed as "with Jeff Copeland") I can't say. But Holly graciously gives him plenty of credit--and whatever his input, he certainly knows how to write in Woodlawn's "voice." The Holly Woodlawn story is like no other. She was a product of mixing with the right people and good timing and a ballsy attitude. It could have only happened in the 60s and Holly certainly took advantage of all the crazy things that era had to offer. This book is a romp. An epic. An extraordinary journey. I recommend any admirer of camp, pop art, or orignal, madcap personalities to read this.

This is a great read. It's a little sad at times because of the intense poverty and addiction that Holly went through, but over all it's a lot of fun to read.... what a life she had!

A madcap race through the sixties, and a must for those who are into pre and post stonewall sixties, and all of the mayhem that was involved. This is one of the best additions to gay and lesbian history, because for once it gives credit due to one of the first trans-gender actors in cinema history (Andy Warhol's Trash).

Holly gives us the gift of what it was like living amongst all of the glitter and the headlines of the pop culture decades...being picked up (as a homeless person) from your squat in a limo only to have lunch with Diana Vreeland (an event Holly once told me about when interviewed) shows that all it takes is the right shade of lip colour and some chiffon and off you go! Holly was the third in the trinity of Warhol girlettes that paved the way for RuPaul, Lady Bunny, and even you and I to be able to live our lives, and to be free.

One will want to grab a cocktail, and share in Holly's memoirs of her race, to beat the sandman as she went from one life inspiring moment, to a piece of queer history. Thanks Holly, for sharing with us!

I loved its candid, campy humor, madcap adventures, and sixties rebelliousness. Very stimulating reading! Fun!! Holly's adventures are priceless. It was great fun living the journey... Brian

This book is interesting and at times very funny, but don't expect anything too shocking. I reccomend this if you are into Andy Warhol's Factory or drag queens.