Fame and madness

Kidnappings. Drugs. Death threats. In Fame & Madness, you'll find all this and more in Neil Strauss's censored interviews with celebrities.

Neil Strauss worked for over twenty years at some of the world's biggest publications (such as The New York Times and Rolling Stone magazine). During that time, he had the honor of interviewing some of the biggest names in music, film, and television. The author is certain of only one thing: all kinds of things have happened to him.

In Fame & Madness , Strauss reveals 228 interviews that were never published—because they didn't pass the editors' "good taste" test. In them, the author reveals the craziest moments and most unusual experiences he's had with famous people.

In this book, you'll follow Neil's adventures and find stories like: the day he made Lady Gaga cry; tried to free Mötley Crüe from jail; was kidnapped by Courtney Love; went for a walk with Neil Young; went to church with Tom Cruise and his mother; read Britney Spears' mind; bought diapers with Snoop Dogg; got into a bathtub with Marilyn Manson and got into trouble with Prince.

Among so many crazy moments, you'll find the most interesting and intimate accounts of your favorite celebrities. Fame & Madness presents us with a portrait of today's most celebrated artists like you've never seen before.