Entertainment

Make Trouble: A John Waters Speech Transformed into a Book

At the age of 69, John Waters became a sensation all over again. This time it was because of his hilarious and memorable commencement speech to the The Rhode Island School of Design, which went viral on YouTube shortly after he delivered it. Now, this funnybone-tickling and heartstring-tugging speech has been transformed into the book Make Trouble (Algonquin Books, $15), in which Water’s wit and wisdom are augmented with appropriately off-kilter illustrations by artist Eric Hanson. Waters’ advice on how to succeed in life as a creative person is sure to inspire potential troublemakers of any age. algonquin.com

Leave a Comment
Share
Published by
Metrosource Editor
Tags: humor

Recent Posts

Southern Decadence 2026

New Orleans, LA This Labor Day weekend extravaganza is a cornerstone of queer culture in…

2 weeks ago

David Sedaris is a Literary Icon and The King of Cringe

As a writer, I’ve admired David Sedaris from afar ever since hearing a live reading…

2 weeks ago

Abby Nissenbaum – Want to Be Wrong

Critically acclaimed, Nashville-based LGBTQ+ indie-rock artist and advocate Abby Nissenbaum and her video "Gentleman," the highlight track from her  new  EP  Want…

2 weeks ago

Finding Fire Island

Finding Fire Island, the GLAAD-nominated documentary series created, executive produced, and narrated by Jess Rothschild,…

2 weeks ago

TUCSON AZ – Stand Out and Proud

“These are stories that confirm humans are good people,” says Feng-Feng Yeh of Chinese Chorizo…

2 weeks ago

REDLINING Puts Empowerment on the Map

No matter how strong, smart, or successful we become, there’s always that quirky, queer kid…

2 weeks ago