Video trailer for The Memoirs of a Beautiful Boy -- by Robert Leleux. THE BUZZ about the book... "The Memoirs of a Beautiful Boy is, in a word, just that: beautiful. It is also hilarious and heartwarming. Robert Leleux, whose talent is as big as his home state of Texas, is more than a survivor. He is, with this glory of a book, triumphant." --Kevin Sessums, author of Mississippi Sissy "Reader, stand back! Here's Robert Leleux, the funniest young writer to appear in who knows when, with a maelstrom of a mother straight out of hell and Neiman Marcus, talking his way into the affections of readers everywhere with a wicked tongue tempered -- barely -- by a big generous heart." -- Mark Doty, author of Dog Years, Firebird, and Heaven's Coast "Robert Leleux, growing up with weekly nail appointments at Neiman's and bravely wearing paisley pants in East Texas, has taken a childhood that was alternately chaotic, horrendous and hilarious and turned it into a brilliant memoir. Thank God for all of us that his honey-ham glazing days are behind him and Leleux can take his rightful place alongside Augusten Burroughs, David Sedaris and, yes, even his mama Jessica's beloved Truman Capote." --Celia Rivenbark, author of Don't Dress Your Six Year Old Like a Skank, We're Just Like You, Only Prettier, and Bless Your Heart, Tramp "I never really thought much about having a gay son until I read The Memoirs of a Beautiful Boy and laughed out loud so often I thought I'd better keep this book on hand in case I ever need to cure myself of a terminal disease. When I finished the book, I missed Robert Leleux's company so much, I wished he were my own son so I could call and hear his answer to, 'So, sweetie, how was your day?'" --Beverly Donofrio, author of Riding in Cars with Boys "The Memoirs of a Beautiful Boy lures--delights--and surprises." --Liz Carpenter, author of Unplanned Parenthood, Getting Better All the Time, and Ruffles and Flourishes (she is a Texas legend: a journalist, public speaker, political insider, and former top aide to LBJ and press secretary to Lady Bird Johnson) [less]