Pink Flamingos (1972), Polyester (1981), Pecker (1998). These are just a few films by John Waters. Some may know him as the Father of Filth or the Pope of Trash. I'd simply call him a man who has a way with words. Oh yes, it was through his books where I first learned about Camp John Waters.
The weekend of September 6, 2025, I drove eight hours with a gal pal of mine to attend Club Getaway in Kent, Connecticut for a weekend of Divine debauchery at Camp John Waters. It was both our first...
Looking at your bank account, what do you spend the most money on?
What song lyric easily gets stuck in your head?
Where do you buy your groceries?
What is the dumbest way you've injured yourself?
What is your guilty pleasure movie to watch?
How do you define success?
What was your last "do it yourself" project?
What language would you like to learn? How many do you currently speak?
What is your dream car?
If you had a day off from all responsibilities, how would that day unfold?
How long have you...
Scattered thoughts forced to a hush.
Hips move back and forth, continuously.
Coaxing in penetration.
I can do this, right?
Increased vibration.
Eyes closed.
In total control.
Tight thrusts.
Heavy swiveling.
Ankles crossed.
Grand finale approaching.
Sharp clenches until I exhaust my grip.
RELEASE!
See? I can survive without you.
Here it is! The condensed list of the 231 Cue songs and the 802 Footnotes from MMMM: and the music that made me. (Side Note: Other musicians and songs were mentioned in the book, just not as a Cue song or Footnote; therefore, aren't listed below.)
Footnotes in the hardcover and paperback
Murder Chapter
1. Mobb Deep, “Shook Ones, Pt. II”
2. Taking Heads, “Psycho Killer”
3. Cat Stevens “Wild World”
4. What Made Milwaukee Famous “Sweet Lady”
5. 50 Cent, Nate Dogg “21 Questions”
6. The The “This is the...
1. Your book is titled MMMM: and the music that made me. Describe why you picked that title and book cover.
The multiple M’s represent all the chapters within the book that start with the letter M. The word 'music' is in the subtitle because it’s practically its own character. The cover image shows a mouth wearing red lipstick. For me, it resembles power and lust (both what goes in and what comes out).
2. What are some themes explored in your book?
The book is a collection of nonfiction essays...
The following are works of art mentioned in MMMM: and the music that made me.
It's true! I'm working with the startup company, SYNTHYA, on an audiobook to sell through BookBaby with the rest of my publications. Hopefully it'll be out before the end of 2025. Patience is a virtue.
**UPDATE** As of September 2025, MMMM: and the music that made me is available as a ten hour and forty-four-minute audiobook! Visit https://store.bookbaby.com/book/mmmm-and-the-music-that-made-me for more details.
