Makeup to Breakup (42 page)
Authors: Larry Sloman,Peter Criss
I’ve always wanted a house on the water and now Gigi and I are building one. And I’m going to have an art studio so I can get back to painting. I learned a lot writing this book and I think I have a children’s book and a screenplay in me too. And I would still love to act. I’ve had and have a wonderful life.
So now I’m going to reap the fruits of all my labors. Go fishing, do some sketching, maybe just watch the river flow behind the house. Despite all the bad things that have happened to me, they’re all water under the bridge now. My life has been a lot like that classic Bob Seger song “Turn the Page.” Life goes on, within you and without you, some other wise men said. They also said the love you take is equal to the love you make. Simple words, but true.
I’m blessed to have a good wife like Gigi and a shelter cat we adopted named Fanny. I can’t wait to see Fanny run around the new house. I’ve got a lot to be grateful for, and I thank my loving God who keeps this old cat’s heart beating.
Paul and I having fun in May of 1979.
Paul and I really having fun!
The Reunion, backstage with Lenny Kravitz.
Ed Trunk, a real down-to-earth guy.
Tommy Lee and me. I love Tommy Lee.
With John 5, one of my best friends.
Marky Ramone and me at CBGB.
Louie Bellson, Mr. Remo, and me at Blue Note in California. An honor to be in such greatness.
Backstage with the legendary Tony Bennett. I was so honored.
On European signing tour in Prague. I was with Steve Campbell, Nico, Joe Marshall, and Peter Arquette.
Dreams come true. Me behind Gene Krupa’s drums at Zildjian.
Top of the world. At the Super Bowl rehearsal in Miami.
Having a ball being myself on the Farewell Tour.