Ghetto Klown

De: John Leguizamo

Narrado por: John Leguizamo

“Ghetto Klown is autobiographical dynamite - this is Leguizamo at his scathing, honest, moving, comedic best. Among the finest portraits of an artist as a young wounded talented man as I’ve read.” (Junot Díaz)

“My main Johnny Legs has done it again...DOPENESS.” (Spike Lee)

In Ghetto Klown, celebrated performer John Leguizamo lays bare his early years in blue-collar Queens, his salvation through acting and writing, and his colorful career trajectory. He brings us onto the sets of his films opposite stars such as Al Pacino and Patrick Swayze and with directors such as Baz Luhrmann and Brian De Palma, while also opening up about his offstage life in love and marriage. In this candid memoir, Leguizamo offers a strong message of moving beyond self-doubt - and beyond the doubters - to claim some happiness.

Originally staged on Broadway in 2011, Ghetto Klown won Leguizamo Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards before being adapted into an HBO special. Now Leguizamo shares his life story in this vibrant, funny, and moving adaptation.

Includes an interview with the author!

©2015 John Leguizamo (P)2019 Abrams ComicArts

amazing insight

Very easy listen, funny and thoughtful, hoping to get more from John Leguizamo. selfishly wish it was longer.

John Leguizamo can do no wrong!

John Leguizamo doesn't just read this book, he performs it. Much like his one man shows, John is able to generate gripping performances all by himself that leave you captivated, whether it's a theater of a 1000 people or one person listening in their car. This semi autobiography of John's life perfectly captures his artistry and shows that homeboy really worked his ass off to make it in his industry. Overall, I can listen to this audio book over and over. John can do no wrong for me.

Hilarious!!

I've always loved him ever since I was a kid & this was a great listen. Definitely left me wanting more😁

Hilariously funny

I love absolutely anything and everything this man does. Down to earth, brilliant, honest, and funny.

Truly A Gem of a Performance!!!

I love John Leguizamo and all his performances. I laughed, and laughed and then shed a tear or two as he described his setbacks, anger, depression and his love/hate relationship with his father. Listening to his story made me realize that you have to be you. No matter what the obstacles, or setbacks, you have to live your truth. Not for others, but for you. The bonus interview at the end was a nice touch.

John at his rawest.

Great book, quick read, once you start it will be hard for you to put it down.

A New Latín Legend

I love the frankness, mirroring various situations many Latinos of GenX relate to & this Alpha Gen take for granted or shine light on proudly. He’s a hero to voice such truths so wittingly.

My boy

I was listening to this when I picked up my boy from high school. Him being in this stage of life really had me see him listen and with John's language , spanglish , my son laughed or chuckled, he is a teenager so pretty hard to impress. point being I seen a sparkle in his eye on John's attitude and humor. I went into the grocery store , before I got off the car I asked if he wanted me to turn it off my Bluetooth, he said naw, that's okay. bravo. I wish to write it all down now too.

Great book! Amazing point of view, especially for

Amazing book especially for us parents, talk about past and future, laugh and learn, remember our Latino history

phenomenal

so well written, so we'll performed . very insightful and of course hysterical, John is comedy genius!!!