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American Prince: My Autobiography (Paperback)

by Tony Curtis (Author), Peter Golenbock (Author)
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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Virgin Books (4 Jun 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0753515725
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753515723
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,238 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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`I enjoyed American Prince by Tony Curtis immensely. I have known Tony and counted him as a friend since the early 1960s, and even shared with him some of the adventures he records. A wonderful read and long may he continue'
--Sir Peter Blake

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He has appeared in over a hundred films. Elvis copied his looks. The Beatles put him on the cover of Sgt. Pepper. Tony Curtis is without question a Hollywood legend and part of its Golden Age. In "American Prince" he tells the whole story, from his hard-knock childhood growing up in the Bronx to his wild days as a Hollywood playboy, his destructive drug addiction and his life now as an artist in his eighties. He talks frankly about the people he has known during his long and illustrious career, from the studio owners and directors to his famous friends, such as Jack Lemmon, Cary Grant and James Dean, and the women in his life, including Janet Leigh and Natalie Wood. Forthright and enthralling, and sparing no detail and no ego, "American Prince" is the true record of a life lived to the full.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A must for fans of Hollywood's golden age!, 28 Oct 2008
By Bill Pullman "Book reviewer" (USA) - See all my reviews
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I was never the biggest Tony Curtis fan, but this is a fun and interesting read for fans of the Hollywood golden age. Curtis was a smooth character back in the day and a big time movie star. His life intersects with many of the biggest and brightest stars of the time including lovers such as Marilyn Monroe. A lot of the book does come off as "look at me, look who I knew and who I slept with," (Which I must admit was a guilty pleasure to read about) but the is more than that. It is also an interesting look into Hollywood during its golden age after world war two and prior to television taking over pop culture. The reader is taken behind the scenes of some of his great films "Houdini [1953] (REGION 1) (NTSC)", Some Like It Hot [1959] (with Marilyn Monroe), and Spartacus [1960] (with Kirk Douglas). I found the book less interesting as it moves into the late years of his life but overall this should be of interest to Curtis fans and fans of the old Hollywood. For more great reading on the end of Hollywood's heyday do try "Misfits Country" Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable brought to life!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars First-rate Hollywood memoir, 3 Mar 2009
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This really is a cracking autobiography, and all the more authentic given Tony Curtis's frank acknowledgement of his failures as a husband, his life-long insecurities and his descent into drug addiction. It's a very easy and compelling read, and gives a real insight not only into the life of a genuine Hollywood star, but also into the darker side of celebrity.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!, 9 Jan 2009
Well TC stands for Tony Curtis but could also be used for Top Cat & either would fit Mr Curtis.

He has had the most incredible life & is one of the few who are still around to tell their tale of life at the height of what pleasuures the free Western way of life could offer.

Just reading it makes you feel tired & also rather envious although he certainly didn't have an easy life given his background.

It's a story of grit, wit, pleasure & pain; it's pretty well written in a very approachable style & would make a great gift for someone who may be a fan but not an avid reader.

Recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed it!
I was never Tony's fan but when I read it, some funny moments and some sad moments too, something I can relate to... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Ms. J. A. Gibbons

4.0 out of 5 stars American Prince My Autobiography by Tony Curtis
Great if you love the movies of 50' and 60's. I loved the gossip of old Hollywood and getting a peep into those years. Carol Weston
Published 19 days ago by C. Weston

3.0 out of 5 stars A Long Time Tony Curtis Fan - still a fan, I guess
I've been a Tony Curtis fan since I was a child and was looking forward to reading this autobiography. Read more
Published 23 days ago by K. Mcdougall

5.0 out of 5 stars American Prince
As yet I have not read American Prine sent to me by Amazon as I am saving it for a long flight trip I am going on soon. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kiwi

2.0 out of 5 stars No fun read, really
Given that Tony Curtis always was on the prowl where Hollywood actresses (or basically anything wearing a skirt) were concerned, it is a voyeuristic pleasure reading this... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Eric Schallenberg

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful read
American Prince: My Autobiography this book describes Tony Curtis's live in a very direct & interesting way. Read more
Published 5 months ago by brenbee

5.0 out of 5 stars The boy is the original and the best
Tony baby! He was the top in Hollywood for years and should still be. His book is a real great read. I loved it from start to finish. I wish I could meet him one day. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Slasher

4.0 out of 5 stars "Yonda lies the castle of my fodda"
I liked Tony Curtis in his heyday, but his memoir makes him look like a perpetually horny little boy with the biggest ego in Hollywood. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kona

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