FOF #439 - Surviving Show Biz - 12.05.06

Do you know how to survive growing up in a rich and famous Hollywood family? I know it's probably not your concern, but just suppose you were someone like Drew Barrymore or Liza Minnelli. What would you do? Would you be any better adjusted than they are?

On today's show we have author, food critic, founder of the famous "Night of a Hundred Drag Queens" and school teacher, Rick Karlin, in the house to discuss his new book, "Show Biz Kids." Rick's book follows the lives of six children growing up in Hollywood’s “Golden Age,” with all its hidden desires and intrigues. These children of celebrities in turn grow up to be celebrities themselves.

It's a wonderfully campy story set against the backdrop of historic events such as the JFK assasination, Stonewall and the Bicentennial Celebration. The book traces the outrageous follies as the kids try to step out of the shadow of their famous parents and become true to themselves.

The characters, although celebrities, come from varied backrounds, races, genders and sexual orientations. They all share a yearning to express themselves. How they transform their lives and come to terms with their identities is the importnat message of this book.

Attention Chicago Area Listeners! Go see author Rick Karlin tonight at Big Chicks at 5024 N Sheridan Road. RIck is going to read some of his book at our good friend Scott Free's Homolatte, a night of queer words and music.

Now boarding for the good ship Feast of Fools!

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