by Val Kilmer (Biography Kilmer)
I have only seen a portion of all the films in which Val Kilmer appears but even that has been a treat. So is this autobiography. From Top Gun to Willow to Batman to The Saint to Jim Morrison in The Doors, he has given a wide range of movie performances. From a very early age, Kilmer knew he was a bit out of the ordinary and he has, happily for himself and his ouevre, remained so. This memoir, using his quote as Doc Holliday in “Tombstone” for the title, is both revealing and inspiring. His passions and predicaments are fully revealed, as well as a deep spiritual nature. His writing skill is on a level with, dare I say, Larry McMurtry and other authors who have a lyrical and compelling way with words as well as massive vocabularies. His adventures in love alone are nearly incredible, and added to that are the sometimes amazing and sometimes disappointing variety of parts he has played. His recent battle with cancer, which has deprived him of his wonderful speaking voice, has only spurred him on to continue enjoying his life with family and friends and to enriching the cultural landscape of American film and theatre. Did you know — he performed a one-man depiction of Mark Twain in venues around the U.S title “Citizen Twain”?
[ publisher’s official I’m Your Huckleberry web page ] | [ official Val Kilmer web site ]
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