It struck me that what I'd heard about certain celebrities was true: they had It, whatever the hell It was. Star power isn't a myth; it is tangible and forceful.
The fact is, my parents loved me, and I wanted to be worthy of their love. I wanted to make them proud.
Thank God for little miracles, right?
I wanted to marry a girl just like my mom.
I'd gone to Manhattan to become a model.
A father's disappointment can be a very powerful tool.