If someone vomits watching one of my films, its like getting a standing ovation. He is also the author of a memoir, Role Models. To me, bad taste is what entertainment is all about. John Waters is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and visual artist best known for his cult films, including Hairspray, Pink Flamingos, and Cecil B. Here is a true love letter from a legendary filmmaker to his friends, family, and fans. Complementing the text are dozens of fabulous old photographs of Waters and crew. Opening with his upbringing in Baltimore ("Charm City" as dubbed by the tourist board the "hairdo capital of the world" as dubbed by Waters), it covers his friendship with his muse and leading lady, Divine, detailed accounts of how Waters made his first movies, stories of the circle of friends/actors he used in these films, and finally the "sort-of fame" he achieves in America. If someone vomits watching one of my films, it's like getting a standing ovation. To me, bad taste is what entertainment is all about.
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