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Exclusive Book Excerpt: From Lady Director, Joyce Chopra on Living the Bohemian Life in Paris

By Joyce Chopra | November 3, 2022

By Joyce Chopra | November 3, 2022

Exclusive Book Excerpt: From Lady Director, Joyce Chopra on Living the Bohemian Life in Paris

In an extract from pioneering filmmaker Joyce Chopra's memoir Lady Director, she recalls her exhilarating time in the City of Lights.

Amy Rigby on Becoming “Elton Girl”

By Amy Rigby | November 7, 2019

By Amy Rigby | November 7, 2019

Amy Rigby on Becoming “Elton Girl”

The singer-songwriter offers up an introduction to the Elton John chapter of her book, Girl to City: A Memoir.

Nick Nolte’s Memoir Rebel is a Reminder Why He’s Our Greatest Living Actor

By Jim Hemphill | February 26, 2018

By Jim Hemphill | February 26, 2018

Nick Nolte’s Memoir Rebel is a Reminder Why He’s Our Greatest Living Actor

Jim Hemphill on the grizzled performer's newly released book, and the qualities that make him exceptional.

An Excerpt from the Memoir Dark Days by D. Randall “Randy” Blythe (Lamb of God)

By Randy Blythe | July 11, 2015

By Randy Blythe | July 11, 2015

An Excerpt from the Memoir Dark Days by D. Randall “Randy” Blythe (Lamb of God)

In this exclusive excerpt from the Lamb of God frontman’s harrowing, funny and inspiring memoir, our hero pays a curious visit to the prison doctor.

Matthew Shipp Talks Herbie Hancock’s Memoir Possibilities, and Not Dying for Your Art

By Matthew Shipp | January 24, 2015

By Matthew Shipp | January 24, 2015

Matthew Shipp Talks Herbie Hancock’s Memoir Possibilities, and Not Dying for Your Art

The tale of a tech geek with a thirst for fame, Herbie Hancock's new autobiography "might shed some light on why jazz is so fucked up nowadays."

Kid Millions Talks George Clinton’s Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You? A Memoir

By John Colpitts | November 15, 2014

By John Colpitts | November 15, 2014

Kid Millions Talks George Clinton’s Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You? A Memoir

A dedicated reader of music memoirs thinks George Clinton’s funk odyssey is a cut above.