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I'm Your Huckleberry: A Memoir Audiobook
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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.
Val Kilmer has played many iconic roles over his nearly four-decade film career. A table-dancing Cold War agent in Top Secret! A troublemaking science prodigy in Real Genius. A brash fighter pilot in Top Gun. A swashbuckling knight in Willow. A lovelorn bank robber in Heat. A charming master of disguise in The Saint. A wise-cracking detective in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Of course, Batman, Jim Morrison and the sharp-shooting Doc Holliday.
But who is the real Val Kilmer? With I’m Your Huckleberry, the enigmatic actor at last steps out of character and reveals his true self.
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. He shares candid stories of working with screen legends Marlon Brando, Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr. and Robert De Niro, and recounts high-profile romances with Cher, Cindy Crawford, Daryl Hannah, and former wife Joanne Whalley. 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 he reveals details of his recent throat cancer diagnosis and recovery—about which he has disclosed little until now.
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.
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“A trio of narrators takes to the mic here, rotating chapters by turns. Will Forte’s performance is the strongest in capturing the spirituality that exudes from the entire audiobook…Original poems by Kilmer throughout enhance the audiobook.”
— AudioFile
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“Leaves no stone left unturned…Kilmer documents his life with candor and vulnerability.”
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“A zigzagging ride through Kilmer’s distinctive life and career, penned by a spiritual storyteller with no qualms about indulging in his eccentricities…For Hollywood fanatics, Kilmer drops plenty of names and behind-the-scenes tidbits.”
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“As much a spiritual journey as it is a chronicle of his life and career…Kilmer was never a shrinking violet, and he still refuses to wilt. An above-average celebrity memoir from an intriguing spirit.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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A #1 Amazon.com bestseller in Movie History & Criticism
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A New York Times Bestseller
I'm Your Huckleberry Listener Reviews
- — mary avellar eaton, 3/9/2021
About Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer (1959–2025) was an American actor, poet, and artist. He was known for his acting roles in Top Secret!, Top Gun, Real Genius, Thunderheart, Willow, The Doors, True Romance, Tombstone, Batman Forever, Heat, The Saint, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and more. He was a graduate of Juilliard’s drama department and appeared on Broadway and London’s West End. He published two books of poetry and received a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Album. He was also an accomplished visual artist, with work exhibited in galleries worldwide.
About George Newbern
George Newbern is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and a television and film actor best known for his roles as Brian MacKenzie in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II, as well as Danny in Friends. As a voice actor, he is notable for his role as Superman on the Cartoon Newtork series Static Shock, Justice League, and Justice League Unlimited. He has guest starred on many television series, including Scandal, The Mentalist, Private Practice, CSI: Miami, and Numb3rs. He holds a BA in theater arts from Northwestern University.