And To Be Different Is Great. You

In Some Roles I Have To Wear Fur, And I Always Make Sure It's Fake, Like In Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. Faux Fur Is Great Because It Shows People That Faux Can Look Fabulous.

I've Always Just Gone With The Best Role, And I Don't Care If It's In Theater, Film Or Television.

My Fantasy Life Made Me Survivor. One Day I Knew That Me, This Skinny, Ugly Girl Who Was Only Invited To Slumber Parties When They Were Forced To - Someday I Knew I Would Be Someone. That Was My Driving Goal. It Wasn't To Be Famous. I Didn't Want Furs And Signing Autographs, I Didn't Care About Any Of That. I Wanted To Be Someone Other Than Myself.

I Think That There Are Many Different Ways Of Getting And Staying Sober. Like Religion, I Just Don't Think That One Way Is The Only Way.

Royal Young Has Accomplished A Rare Feat In His Fresh And Riveting Debut: He Manages To Recount His Fascinating Youth And Unconventional Family With A Mixture Of Humor, Scathing Honesty And Tenderness. Much More Than Simply A Book About A Kid Who Dreams Of Stardom, Fame Shark Is A Thoughtful, Hilarious And Moving Love Letter To His Family And The Lower East Side Of New York City.