A review by buntyskid
American Prince: A Memoir by Peter Golenbock, Tony Curtis
4.0
Fascinating read. The trials of the gorgeous man who has a chip on his shoulder, (with good reason, terrible childhood) plus had to deal with anti-Semitism, and classism of Hollywood (mocking his accent, etc) . Of course he became a lady-killer, to prop up his self esteem, always. He loved women, and other than acting, sex and women (he merged sex and love) were his main focus. Book is very name-droppy, esp in the love department.
Shame he really never got credit for being an amazing actor, in roles like Sydney Falco (Sweet Smell of Success) and others, like Some Like It Hot.
It was nice to read the explanation of his famous quote that kissing Marilyn was like "kissing Hitler". He didn't mean it like that. He had good things to say about her.
Also a shame his kids suffered so much from his absence as a father. He does acknowledge his faults in this area somewhat. Also good to read about his painting, and how that interest came about.
Shame he really never got credit for being an amazing actor, in roles like Sydney Falco (Sweet Smell of Success) and others, like Some Like It Hot.
It was nice to read the explanation of his famous quote that kissing Marilyn was like "kissing Hitler". He didn't mean it like that. He had good things to say about her.
Also a shame his kids suffered so much from his absence as a father. He does acknowledge his faults in this area somewhat. Also good to read about his painting, and how that interest came about.