In this New York Times bestseller, legendary actor and star of the acclaimed documentary Val shares the stories behind his most beloved roles, reminisces about his star-studded career and love life, and reveals the truth behind his recent health struggles in a remarkably candid autobiography.
While containing plenty of tantalizing celebrity anecdotes, I\'m Your Huckleberry --taken from the famous line Kilmer delivers as Holliday in Tombstone --is ultimately a singularly written and deeply moving reflection on mortality and the mysteries of life..
And he reveals details of his recent throat cancer diagnosis and recovery--about which he has disclosed little until now.
He chronicles his spiritual journey and lifelong belief in Christian Science, and describes travels to far-flung locales such as a scarcely inhabited island in the Indian Ocean where he suffered from delirium and was cared for by the resident tribe. and Robert De Niro, and recounts high-profile romances with Cher, Cindy Crawford, Daryl Hannah, and former wife Joanne Whalley.
He shares candid stories of working with screen legends Marlon Brando, Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr.
In this uniquely assembled memoir--featuring vivid prose, snippets of poetry and rarely-seen photos--Kilmer reflects on his acclaimed career, including becoming the youngest actor ever admitted to the Juilliard School\'s famed drama department, determinedly campaigning to win the lead part in The Doors , and realizing a years-long dream of performing a one-man show as his hero Mark Twain.
But who is the real Val Kilmer? With I\'m Your Huckleberry --published ahead of next summer\'s highly anticipated sequel Top Gun: Maverick , in which Kilmer returns to the big screen as Tom Iceman Kazansky--the enigmatic actor at last steps out of character and reveals his true self.
Of course, Batman, Jim Morrison and the sharp-shooting Doc Holliday.
A wise-cracking detective in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang .
A charming master of disguise in The Saint .
A lovelorn bank robber in Heat .
A swashbuckling knight in Willow .
A brash fighter pilot in Top Gun .
A table-dancing Cold War agent in Top Secret! A troublemaking science prodigy in Real Genius .
Val Kilmer has played many iconic roles over his nearly four-decade film career.
In this New York Times bestseller, legendary actor and star of the acclaimed documentary Val shares the stories behind his most beloved roles, reminisces about his star-studded career and love life, and reveals the truth behind his recent health struggles in a remarkably candid autobiography
