Kinky friedman has performed with bob dylan, traveled with led zeppelin and partied with john belushi. If you dont like thornton, then youre probably not going to like this book. I endorse the billy bob thornton book with the same enthusiasm that nicolas. Billy bob thornton admits that he is too lazy actually to write a book, so what he did instead, at the instigation of his friend kinky friedman, the. When his cocaine habit nearly killed him, he returned to texas and wrote 30 books, including. Billy bob thornton kinky friedman was a big part of john belushis new york experience. Thornton is a rarity in many ways,a hollywood actor that isnt the stereotypical hunk or bland crowd pleaser yet this book paints a rather prima donna like portrait. Using oneliners, humor, and occasional rudeness, he follows the advice of his friend bob dylan to keep an aura of mystery. Its a measure of billy bob thorntons status as a raconteur and engaging eccentric that no less a fellow traveler than kinky friedman, a man well noted for enjoying the sound of his own voice, went to the trouble of arranging for the sessions during which the billy bob tapes. A cave full of ghosts by billy bob thornton, kinky friedman kindle edition, 323 pages published may 15th 2012 by william morrow first published may 1st 2012 asin.
May 01, 2012 i endorse the billy bob thornton book with the same enthusiasm that nicolas cages character in wild at heart does his snakeskin jacket. Put these two iconoclasts together and you get a story thats not just a celebrity memoir, but a unique, hilarious and insightful pop culture manifesto. He is currently a drummer vocalist in the boxmasters. Billy bob thornton at the sunset marquis hotel in west hollywood. Willie nelson, dwight yoakam, and billy bob thornton, this is the candid account based on dozens and years of interviews of the largerthanlife texan who is still writing books and songs, recording albums, and. A cave full of ghosts thornton, billy bob, friedman, kinky on. I still like billy bob thornton but i expected a lot more,a biography written from someone other then himself wouldve been far better. Richard samet kinky friedman born november 1, 1944 is an american singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician, defender of stray animals, and former columnist for texas monthly who styles himself in the mold of popular american satirists will rogers and mark twain friedman was one of two independent candidates in the 2006 election for the office of governor of texas. Kinky friedmanlegendary country music star, bestselling author, wouldbe.
He wants to take things back to a time when the cowboys all sang and their horses were smart. Written in conjunction with musicianauthor kinky friedman, the billy bob tapes promises colorful tales of his modest southern upbringing, his bizarre phobias, his life, his loves including his. Kinky friedman is an author, musician, defender of strays, cigar smoker, and the governor of the heart of texas. Thornton began a career as a singersongwriter in his early teens and has released seven albums. I guess thats as close as ill get to billy bob, but this book is a close second.
Share kinky friedman quotations about politicians, running and hell. Kinky friedman singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, cigar smoker, animal welfare activist, and wouldbe politician kinky friedman b. In keeping with the bands satirical nature, each member had a comical name. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Billy bob thornton admits that he is too lazy actually to write a book, so what he did instead, at the instigation of his friend kinky friedman, the country singer and detective novelist, was sit. Billy bob thornton born august 4, 1955 is an american actor, writer, director, and musician thornton had his first break when he cowrote and starred in the 1992 thriller one false move, and received international attention after writing, directing, and starring in the independent drama film sling blade 1996, for which he won an academy award for best adapted screenplay and was nominated. I think this book is one of the best biographies ive ever read. A cave full of ghosts ebook written by billy bob thornton, kinky friedman. Kinky friedman raised in smalltown arkansas, billy bob thornton grew up amid a rich storytelling tradition. Hell also be carrying books, posters and music, surely enough for anyone. Both clinton and bush claim to be avid fans of friedman s mysteries while clinton was a voracious reader, kinky thinks he might be the only author whom bush reads. Jun 01, 2012 billy bob thornton admits that he is too lazy actually to write a book, so what he did instead, at the instigation of his friend kinky friedman, the country singer and detective novelist, was sit. Billy bob thornton on his new memoir, the billy bob tapes. A cave full of ghosts, by billy bob thornton, kinky friedman, a hardcover from william morrow, an imprint of harpercollins publishers billy bob thornton may 9, 2012.
A cave full of ghosts by billy bob thornton, kinky friedman isbn. A cave full of ghosts william morrow, reads as if hes sitting in a roomful of friends telling stories, thats because it was. Kinky friedman books list of books by author kinky friedman. If billy bob thorntons new memoir, the billy bob tapes. Billy bob thornton on his new memoir, the billy bob tapes the. I have a special place in my heart for billy bob thornton. I was an owner for one short year of the 1967 firebird in the travit tritt music video in which billy bob drove that firebird. Kinky friedman is a humorist, a musician, and a private investigator.
Kinky friedman there is and could only ever be one billy bob thornton. He wants to take things back to a time when the cowboys all sang and their horses were sm. Hills, pulled up some chairs and, with kinky friedman, his coauthor, and. The 7th kinky friedman mystery, in which he returns to his texas roots. John enjoyed kinkys anarchic view of life, his boundarypushing humor and his formidable musical talent. Kinky friedman is a former country music star, texas monthly columnist, and author of a successful mystery series. There isand could only ever beone billy bob thornton. Feb 24, 2012 written in conjunction with musicianauthor kinky friedman, the billy bob tapes promises colorful tales of his modest southern upbringing, his bizarre phobias, his life, his loves including his. Frequent flyer by friedman, kinky and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Billy bob thornton is an american actor, writer, director, and musician. B0068m2lry my mom said my dad was crazy about me until i started talking. Taken from conversations with kinky friedman and then transcribed, it reads just like billy bob talks, making the book like having a. He dishes some inside information direct from his good pal, billy bob thornton.
When his cocaine habit nearly killed him, he returned to texas and wrote 30 books, including 18 detective novels and memoirs featuring willie nelson and billy bob thornton. Angelina jolie writes foreword to billy bob thornton. In the early 1990s, he wrote, directed, and starred in the independent film sling blade, for which he won an academy award for best adapted screenplay and was nominated for best actor. Kinky friedman books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. The kinkster, recently wrapped up a new book with billy bob thornton titled the billy bob tapes, and who has started writing one with willie nelson, will will sing all the. Bob dylan people know about kinky from songs like ride em jewboy.
Kinky friedman has always maintained his kinkster persona and hidden richard friedman from the public eye. In the early 1990s, he wrote, directed, and starred in the independent film sling blade, for. Soon after he is hired by a lovely young woman to find her missing husband, kinky smells. My favorite part of the book is where he mentions unless one has been an actor or screen door maker, he she has no idea how tough it is. Latest quotes from interviews when you record something, you never know whos going to hear it. Kinky friedman on the night bob dylan, jack nicholson. Author mary lou sullivan spent many contentious days and nights at kinkys texas hill country ranch before he trusted her enough to open up and speak.
A cave full of ghosts by billy bob thornton, kinky friedman online at alibris. In a cave full of ghosts, he spins colourful tales of. The only segment i enjoyed was the tale of when billy bob took a jar full of mushrooms. By 1973, friedman had formed his second band, kinky friedman and the texas jewboys, which many took to be a play on the name of the famous band bob wills and his texas playboys. There is and could only ever be one billy bob thornton. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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