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Y-Not

By: Anthony Gizzo
Narrated by: Anthony Slade
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Y-Not is a lifetime within the four corners of a book, a must-listen. From rags to riches, hotels, to the streets. Real stories you will hear nowhere else, like taxi cab confessionals with stars in a limousine! Phil Spector, Rod Stewart, Richard Pryor, Arianna Huffington, Shaun Cassidy, Susan Carpenter McMillan, Lawrence O’Donnell, Kurupt, Foxy Brown, Alice Cooper, and many more! No one is safe.

The title of this book is Y-Not (My Crazy Life).Y-Not is the reverse spelling of the name Tony who is the main character in the story. The three dots tattoo is a common prison tattoo that represents "mi vida loca" or "my crazy life". It's not associated with any particular gang, but with the gang lifestyle itself. My Crazy Life is the real story of the struggles and adventures of author Anthony Gizzo.

This wonderfully written story takes us from the Vietnam war to the streets of Hollywood and beyond. Born into a modest Jehovah’s Witness family, Tony is a rogue misfit that is left to his imagination and creativity for both his survival and livelihood. Rock stars, porn stars, unruly girlfriends, movie stars, and mobsters - there is no end to the crazy, hilarious, and heart-breaking situations he gets into.

Always one step in front of jail and two drinks from throwing up, Tony is always up to something. This compelling listen is sure to entertain and delight. Many writings claim they are based on a true story. In this case, it is a true story, and everything written here can be verified. Fasten your seat belt; it's going to be one hell of a ride!

©2019, 2020 Anthony Gizzo (P)2019, 2020 Anthony Gizzo

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Nonstop Fun!

I really enjoyed this audiobook, from beginning to end nonstop fun. Tony is quite a character, he gets into everything. The narration was great, I totally got pulled into the story. Being from Los Angeles myself, I have seen those leopard limousines he talks about buzzing around town back in the day and I always wondered what went on inside, guess now I know!

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Don’t waste your money

By far the worst book I have ever purchased; I wish he never found his pages.

This is a story of a wanna be claiming to have been in porn, limo driver to the stars, drug dealer, drug addict, and playboy to say a few.

This is a poor mans Forrest Gump at best, with Anthony trying to make himself someone he is not.

I feel dumber after it’s completion.

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Enjoy with confidence

I am Anthony Gizzo, the author of this book. As you listen to this book, you will notice that I give ways to cross reference any important thing that I say or claim to be. If you don’t believe it, check me out.

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