Caroline Kennedy, daughter of former president John F. Kennedy, will be here to sign copies of her newly released book Listening In; The Secret White House Recordings of John F. Kennedy on Thursday, September 27th at 7:00 P.M. Only those who have purchased a book from Mendham Books will be permitted inside the store during the event.

You can preorder a copy online, by phone or in person  to reserve a place in line (line numbers are assigned in order of purchase). You may also have a signed copy shipped to you after the event. 

In conjunction with the fiftieth anniversary of the Kennedy presidency, the John F. Kennedy Library and historian Ted Widmer have carefully selected the most compelling and important of these remarkable recordings for release, fully restored and re-mastered onto two 75-minute CDs for the first time." Listening In" represents a uniquely unscripted, insider account of a president and his cabinet grappling with the day-to-day business of the White House and guiding the nation through a hazardous era of uncertainty.

Accompanied by extensively annotated transcripts of the recordings, and with a foreword by Caroline Kennedy, "Listening In" delivers the story behind the story in the unguarded words and voices of the decision-makers themselves." Listening In" covers watershed events, including the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Space Race, Vietnam, and the arms race, and offers fascinating glimpses into the intellectual methodology of a circumspect president and his brilliant, eclectic brain trust. 

For years, athletes, coaches, parents, and organizations have searched for the secrets to optimum mental performance. However, in spite of a myriad of tools and techniques, success and contentment continue to be as elusive as ever, until now. Garret Kramer’s Stillpower offers a revolutionary explanation for this predicament and provides a basic, yet dynamic, approach for the future. In an accessible style, Kramer reveals the innate principles behind consistent achievement and highlights the misalignment between the experiences of all performers and the strategies of the coaches, psychologists, and experts who are hoping to help them.

Stillpower uses real-life examples to explore such questions as: What is “the zone” and what must we do (or not do) to get there? Why do we need to understand the difference between insight and intellect? Is goal setting really useful? Why doesn’t willpower work? And why do the best mentors focus on a person’s state of mind and not behavior? Virtually all of us—athletes and non-athletes alike—are looking outside of ourselves, trying to unlock the keys to happiness, freedom, and excellence with ease. Stillpower encourages us to look within to finally find the answers.

Former Indiana Colts defensive tackle and football commentator Tony 'Goose' Siragusa will be here on Wednesday, September 5th at 7:30 P.M. to sign copies of his new book Goose: The Outrageous Life and Times of a Football Guy. 

You can preorder a copy  online to be shipped to you or to pick up at the store during the event. 

Siragusa, former defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens known as Goose to his family and legions of fans, wasn't always a successful athlete, encountering naysayers, injuries and a career that nearly didn't happen, which he relates in his breezy, opinionated, and funny account from the front lines of the game.  Although football lovers will appreciate the insider details, Siragusa is more than just the sum of his shoulder pads, offering an ode to tight-knit clans, small towns, and perseverance in the face of huge odds. 

Long Valley based author and journalist Kim Kavin will be here to sign copies of her new touching new story Little Boy Blue, which is the story of her rescued dog Blue and rescued dogs across the nation. She will be here on Saturday, September 15th at 2:00 P.M. A portion of the sales will benefit a local animal rescue group and you can order a signed copy online, by phone or in person. 

When  Kim Kavin decided that she wanted a puppy, she did what millions of people do every year: clicked on an online photo and submitted an application. She had no idea that the adorable brindle puppy—advertised as healthy and near her home in New Jersey—was actually a last-minute rescue from a gas-chamber shelter in North Carolina. Blue had arrived in the Northeast with at least a dozen other dogs in an RV that is just one among countless transports whose sponsors are dedicating their efforts to saving dogs.. Blue was happy and friendly, but he seemed to have endured some unusual albeit unknown ordeal. The dog’s manner prompted Kavin to trace his history all the way back to a long row of cages where Blue had been tagged to be put down in just three more days. Little Boy Blue is the true story of one sweet puppy’s journey of survival. It’s also a shocking exposé that describes a brutal ongoing reality inside some of this country’s taxpayer-funded shelters. But Little Boy Blue also tells an inspiring story of the grass-roots rescue network that has exploded across the nation in recent years. Readers will come to know and love a very special dog who now brings smiles to the faces of everyone he meets. From a single click of Kim Kavin’s computer mouse, Blue’s journey of a lifetime began. This is the story of Little Boy Blue, told with candor and a great deal of love. Readers will see Blue and other foster dogs that have been rescued by Kim Kavin in this book’s color photo insert. 

Globally renowned Psychic Medium Concetta Bertoldi will be here to sign copies of her latest book Inside the Other Side: Soul Contracts, Life Lessons, and How Dead People Help Us, Between Here and Heaven. 

Psychic medium, Concetta Bertoldi, knows how it is: Heaven is perfection. Life on Earth is the tough part. It's here we need to meet challenges, learn lessons and grow spiritually even as we cope with our sense of "aloneness" and "not enough-ness" or the loss of a loved one. Through all of this our guardian angels, those who have crossed to the Other Side--or "the dead guys," as Concetta calls them--offer us loving, behind the scenes assistance. In her latest book, Concetta explains the importance of the agreements we make with God before being born into a new physical life; gives advice on coping with life's difficult issues, from relationships to a lack of abundance, to illness and aging, and coping with loss, as well as ways anyone can get more in touch with the Other Side and call on their own angels for help.

Author Dom Forker will be here to sign copies of his latest book Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams on Saturday, September 29th at 1:00.
Joe and Ted by Dom Forker, who has written thirty (30) books on baseball, highlights the careers and lives of these two Hall of Fame players who in 1969 were selected by Major League Baseball as the game's greatest living player and hitter, respectively. 

Please join us as we welome a young talent signing her debut novel. Local resident Rita Baorto will be discussing and signing her just published novel for young adults "15 Stitches"

 Harmony Vindico has already lived through the worst nightmare of her life. As the victim of a brutal rape, she struggles to simply survive every day. When she finally returns to high school in an attempt to steer her life back to normal and escape her dysfunctional family, she strikes up a friendship with Keith Draykon, an introverted transfer student with startling blue eyes. But there is only one problem-Keith is far from normal and, worse, hiding a dark secret.

As they begin work on a school ecology project together, Harmony tries to ignore the premonition that something horrible is about to happen-even the fact that Keith's pupils seem to sometimes morph into strange shapes. Even so, it isn't long before Harmony realizes that her old crush, Damon, and current crush, Keith, are not really who they say they are. Suddenly, Harmony finds herself in the midst of an ancient feud between two species. The battle's outcome will eliminate one of the races from the face of the earth forever.

In this exciting fantasy novel, two teenagers reveal their true identities, propelling Harmony into a dangerous journey as the last hope to save the world-and Keith-before it is too late.

Local Author Rita Baorto will be here to sign copies of her new fantasy novel 15 Stitches. 

Harmony Vindico has already lived through the worst nightmare of her life. As the victim of a brutal rape, she struggles to simply survive every day. When she finally returns to high school in an attempt to steer her life back to normal and escape her dysfunctional family, she strikes up a friendship with Keith Draykon, an introverted transfer student with startling blue eyes. But there is only one problem-Keith is far from normal and, worse, hiding a dark secret.

As they begin work on a school ecology project together, Harmony tries to ignore the premonition that something horrible is about to happen-even the fact that Keith's pupils seem to sometimes morph into strange shapes. Even so, it isn't long before Harmony realizes that her old crush, Damon, and current crush, Keith, are not really who they say they are. Suddenly, Harmony finds herself in the midst of an ancient feud between two species. The battle's outcome will eliminate one of the races from the face of the earth forever.

In this exciting fantasy novel, two teenagers reveal their true identities, propelling Harmony into a dangerous journey as the last hope to save the world-and Keith-before it is too late. 

New York Giants reciever Victor Cruz will be here to sign copies of his new memoir Out of the Blue on Sunday, July 22nd at 12:30 P.M. You can reserve a place in line by preordering a copy of the book.

Victor Cruz, the Super Bowl-winning and record-breaking wide receiver, is best known for his explosive plays and salsa touchdown celebrations. While his meteoric rise in the NFL looked like the result of a magical year, it was actually a lifetime in the making. 

Raised in Paterson, New Jersey's gritty Fourth Ward, Cruz overcame numerous setbacks through hard work, perseverance, and the support of his loving family-from his grandmother who gave him his signature dance moves; to his late father, a former firefighter, who introduced him to football and taught him how to play; to his hard-working, single mother who never let him give up in the face of a challenge. They all helped to keep him on the right path, as did his coaches, but Cruz's journey was never easy. There were family tragedies, academic struggles, injuries, and more. In this inspiring, never-before-seen account, Cruz pays tribute to the people and places that made him the man he is today, recounts his most defining moments, and illustrates how his hardships ultimately unleashed his impenetrable will to win.

Monica Crowley, the popular host and political and foreign affairs analyst for the Fox News Channel, and the host of the nationally syndicated radio program, is coming to Mendham Books! She has also been a regular panelist on The McLaughlin Group. and has also written for The New Yorker, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, and the NY Post.She holds two Master's degrees and a Doctorate from Columbia University, and will be here on Tuesday, June 26th to sign copies of her new book What the (Bleep) Just Happened. 

You can pre-order a copy to reserve your place in line. The earlier you order the better your place in line will be. If you can't make it to the event, be sure to pre-order, and we will ship your signed copy, or hold it for you in the store.  

Monica Crowley offers a rollicking, sharp-elbowed tour of the damage caused by Barack Obama's reckless spending and radical political agenda. "It's time "to make America America again," she says, arguing that the time has come for a for a revival of the Reaganesque "Happy Warrior' spirit. Full of razor-sharp humor and can-do spirit, What the (Bleep) Just Happened? is a hilarious and impassioned rallying cry sure to rally the right and spark the conservative comeback and get all Americans laughing and thinking about the future of the country. 

Dorothea Benton Frank will be here on Wednesday, July 11th at 7:00 to sign copies of her heartwarming tale, Porch Lights.

If you can't make it be sure to order a book today for either store pickup or to have shipped. If you would like it personalized please make note of that in the comments section of the order page.

When Jimmy McMullen, a fireman with the NYFD, is killed in the line of duty, his wife, Jackie, and ten-year-old son, Charlie, are devastated. Charlie idolized his dad, and now the outgoing, curious boy has become quiet and reserved. Trusting in the healing power of family, Jackie decides to return to her childhood home on Sullivans Island.Crossing the bridge from the mainland, Jackie and Charlie enter a world full of wonder and magic—lush green and chocolate grasslands and dazzling red, orange, and magenta evening skies; the heady pungency of Lowcountry Pluff mud and fresh seafood on the grill; bare toes snuggled in warm sand and palmetto fronds swaying in gentle ocean winds. Captivated by the island's alluring natural charms and inspired by colorful Lowcountry lore—lively stories of Blackbeard and his pirates who once sailed the waters surrounding the Carolinas and of former resident Edgar Allan Poe—mother, daughter, and grandson will share a memorable, illuminating summer. Told in Annie's and Jackie's alternating voices, and filled with Dorothea Benton Frank's charming wit, indelible poignancy, and hallmark themes—the bonds of family, the heart's resilience, and the strength of love—Porch Lights is a triumph from "the queen of Southern fiction".

Mark Di Ionno will be here signing copies of his new book, The Last Newspaperman, on Saturday, September 22nd at 11:00. Mark is an award-winning columnist for the Star Ledger.  Jersey in the '30s was Fred Haines' beat, though it was hardly worthy of the reporter who scooped the Ruth Snyder story back in '27. "The most famous Daily News cover ever," Haines bragged. His photo showed Snyder strapped to the electric chair. "Respectable" papers denounced it as vulgar, but it sold millions of copies and cemented Haines' reputation as the go-to "tabloid guy" just as celebrity worship was becoming an American obsession. But that was before Haines had the bad sense to publicly insult an even faster-rising media star named Walter Winchell. Haines wound up on the graveyard shift at the Daily Mirror, covering the most trivial stories his editor could dredge up. And Jersey. "Strictly Sticksville," he said, remembering a cold March night in 1932. That was the night he drove down to rural Hopewell, near Trenton, oblivious that the story of the century was about to break under his byline. The infant son of Charles Lindbergh had been kidnapped, and Haines was about to become part of a media frenzy unlike anything anyone had ever seen.

In a grand sweeping narrative, "Pacific Air" tells the inspiring story of how, despite initial disastrous defeats, a generation of young naval aviators challenged and ultimately vanquished a superior Japanese air force and fleet in the Pacific. The instruments of the United States aviators' triumphs were the elegantly designed F4F Wildcat, F6F Hellcat, as well as the lethal TBF Avenger torpedo bomber. With superbly trained U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators at their controls, these planes became the most successful aerial weapons in naval history.A majestic portrait of a proud era from dual perspectives--the inventive minds of young aeronautical engineers and the deadly artistry of even younger combat pilots--"Pacific Air" brings this important yet underappreciated chapter of World War II vividly to life. 

David Sears is a New Jersey-based author and historian. David's early career included service as a United States Navy officer with extensive sea duty aboard a destroyer and a tour of duty as an in-country advisor during the Vietnam War. He will be here on Saturday, June 23rd at 2:00 P.M. to sign copies of Pacific Air, which has been nominated as one of the best Historical books of 2011

Mystery Author Annamaria Alfieri will be here to sign and read from her just released novel Invisible Country: A Mystery on Sunday, September 16th at 1:00 P.M.
 
A war against Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay has devastated Paraguay. Ninety percent of the males between the ages of eight and eighty have died in the conflict and food is scarce. In the small village of Santa Caterina, Padre Gregorio advises the women of his congregation to abandon the laws of the church and get pregnant by what men are available. As he leaves the pulpit, he discovers the murdered body of Ricardo Yotte, one of the most powerful men in the country, at the bottom of the belfry. 
 
There are many suspects: Eliza Lynch, a former Parisian courtesan who is now the consort of the brutal dictator, Francisco Solano Lopez, and who entrusted to Yotte the country's treasury of gold and jewels; Lopez himself, who may have suspected his ally Yotte of carrying on an affair with the beautiful Eliza; Comandante Luis Menenez, local representative of the dictator, who competed with Yotte for Lopez's favor, and a wounded Brazilian soldier who has secretly taken up with one of the village girls. 
 
Lynch is desperate to recover the missing gold, and the comandante is desperate to prove his usefulness to Lopez. To avoid having an innocent person dragged off to torture and death, a band of villagers undertake to solve the crime, including Padre Gregorio, the village midwife, her crippled husband returned from combat, their spirited daughter, and a war widow. Each carries secrets they seek to protect from the others, while they pursue their quest for the truth. 
 
Lyrical, complex, and meticulously researched, "Invisible Country" is an ingenious cross between Isabel Allende and Agatha Christie. 

What will Governor Chris Christie do next? Veteran journalists Bob Ingle and Michael Symons have a better idea than anyone - their predictions thus far have been spot on. If you are interested in state -or national politics - this is an event not to be missed. A VIP may make a surprise visit! If you can't make it you can order a signed copy online. 

 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has become a national Republican Party figure, famous for his blunt public statements, his willingness to confront powerful special interests, and his determination to change the ingrown, corrupt, backroom political culture of New Jersey. In just two years as governor, Christie has moved aggressively to reduce the state's ballooning deficit, rein in lucrative entitlements for teacher, police, fire, and public employee unions, cut out-of-control government spending, and create jobs by reducing counterproductive business regulations. But beneath Christie's combative public persona is an intensely loyal family man, whose deep roots in New Jersey shape his core values. Written by "New York Times "bestselling author Bob Ingle and fellow journalist Michael Symons, who have covered the governor's political career for more than a decade, "Chris Christie "offers the first inside portrait of this fascinating man.

Drawing on interviews with Christie himself, his wife, Mary Pat, his brother, Todd, his father, Bill, his uncle Joe, and many longtime supporters as well as political opponents, Ingle and Symons trace Christie's life. He grew up in New Jersey, surrounded by a big, roiling Italian-American family where his mother, Sondra, and grandmother Anne were powerful influences. Surprisingly, his political career nearly ended after a bruising loss in a local county campaign, but was revived when Christie was appointed United States Attorney for New Jersey. He soon became a feared prosecutor, and culminated an impressive string of successful cases with a multi-year investigation that resulted in the arrests of more than forty people, in one of the state's most notorious examples of political corruption.

Despite calls to run for president, Christie reiterated his commitment to reforming New Jersey. "Chris Christie: The Inside Story of His Rise to Power" goes behind the scenes to reveal his family life, his public life, and what the future might hold.

Naval Officer David Sears will be here to sign copies of his new narrative, Pacific Air, on Saturday, June 9th at 2:00

In a grand sweeping narrative, "Pacific Air" tells the inspiring story of how, despite initial disastrous defeats, a generation of young naval aviators challenged and ultimately vanquished a superior Japanese air force and fleet in the Pacific. The instruments of the United States aviators' triumphs were the elegantly designed F4F Wildcat, F6F Hellcat, as well as the lethal TBF Avenger torpedo bomber. With superbly trained U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators at their controls, these planes became the most successful aerial weapons in naval history.A majestic portrait of a proud era from dual perspectives--the inventive minds of young aeronautical engineers and the deadly artistry of even younger combat pilots--"Pacific Air" brings this important yet underappreciated chapter of World War II vividly to life.  

Please  join us as we welcome an outstanding collection of critically acclaimed authors who write for young adults. Natalie Zaman, Charlotte Bennardo, Amalie Howard, Jennifer Hubbard, Alissa Grosso, and Margie Gelbwasser will be here on Saturday, June 16th at 2:00 P.M. for a joint discussion and signing of their recent books - see the listing below. This is an event not to be missed by any teen or tween who enjoys reading and would like to find out more about writing and the creative process. There will be activities, such as a twenty questions game, in which readers can ask the author a question about a book, writing, or the author. There will also be drawings for prizes.  This is a wonderful opportunity to meet several writers at once . Seating is available but limited -  you can reserve a seat with the purchase of a book!   

Renowned mystery and thriller writer Lincoln Child will be here on Tuesday, June 12th to sign copies of his new book The Third Gate. You can preorder a copy online to pick up or have shipped

Under the direction of famed explorer Porter Stone, an archaeological team is secretly attempting to locate the tomb of an ancient pharaoh who was unlike any other in history. Stone believes he has found the burial chamber of King Narmer, the near mythical god- king who united upper and lower Egypt in 3200 B.C., and the archaeologist has reason to believe that the greatest prize of all--Narmer's crown--might be buried with him. No crown of an Egyptian king has ever been discovered, and Narmer's is the elusive "double" crown of the two Egypts, supposedly pos-sessed of awesome powers. 

The dig itself is located in one of the most forbidding places on earth--the Sudd, a nearly impassable swamp in north-ern Sudan. Amid the nightmarish, disorienting tangle of mud and dead vegetation, a series of harrowing and inexpli-cable occurrences are causing people on the expedition to fear a centuries- old curse. With a monumental discovery in reach, Professor Jeremy Logan is brought onto the project to investigate. What he finds will raise new questions . . . and alarm. 

In the hands of master storyteller Lincoln Child, "The Third Gate" breaks new ground and introduces a fascinating new protagonist to the thriller world.

Basketball Hall of Fame Legend and three-term US Senator Bill Bradley will be here on Sunday, May 20th at 4:00 to sign copies of his new book We Can All Do Better. 

You can pre-order a copy to reserve your place in line. The earlier you order the better your place in line will be. If you can't make it to the event, be sure to pre-order, and we will ship your signed copy, or hold it for you in the store. 

 The eighteen-year New Jersey Senator, financial and investment adviser, Olympic and NBA athlete, national radio host, and bestselling author's  varied experiences help to inform his unique and much-sought-after point of view on Washington and the country at large. 

In "We Can All Do Better," for the first time since the financial meltdown and since the worst of the intensifying political gridlock, Bradley offers his own concise, powerful, and highly personal review of the state of the nation. Bradley argues that government is not the problem. He criticizes the role of money and politics, explains how continuing on our existing foreign policy, electoral, and economic paths will mean a diminished future, and lays out exactly what needs to be done to reverse course. 

Authors Les & Sue Fox will be Appraising Art on Sunday, June 3rd at 1. They will also be signing their new book, The Art Hunter's Handbook.

New York Times bestselling authors Les and Sue Fox have been art and rare coin experts for 40 years. Their unique Art Auction Partnership program has connected them to thousands of average Americans, like Alison Beldsoe of North Carolina who found a 1930's painting by Fern Coppedge at her hot dog stand. The Foxes appraised it for her, at no charge, and six months later the painting was sold at auction for $29,800. Les and Sue live in New Jersey, which gives them close access to 20 million people, as well as the New York art and auction market. However, today anything that can happen in real life can happen on the internet. 

The Art Hunters Handbook is an Antiques Roadshow type book that reveals Trade Secrets to hunting down valuable paintings at garage sales and flea markets. The cover photo is the true story of Ripening Pears, a 19th century masterpiece by Joseph Decker bought at a garage sale for $5 and sold to the National Gallery of Art for $1,000,000! Will you find a million-dollar painting for five bucks? Probably not. But you might find a $5,000 painting for $100. Think Of This Book As A Lottery Ticket, the Foxes claim, With Better Odds. The Art Hunters Handbook is a profusely illustrated art book for the average person, not just art collectors, who'd like to make money while having fun. 

Iraqi War Veteran Mike Scotti will be signing his haunting memoir about post-war depression, entitled Blue Cascade, on Tues, May 22nd at 7.

Mike Scotti joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves while still an undergraduate at the University of Miami, Florida. After graduation, Scotti attended the Marine Corp's Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia. He was commissioned a second lieutenant, and served four years on active duty as an artillery officer and platoon commander in the First Marine Division. After being honorably discharged from active duty, Scotti attended the New York University Stern School of Business, where he received a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance. Mike Scotti is the subject of the critically-acclaimed, award-winning documentary film Severe Clear, which was created from the extensive video journals he kept while serving in Iraq.

There will be a poetry reading from Mountain View students grades 5 - 8 on Friday, May 11th at 3:45 P.M. at the Mendham Books Bookstore. Come hear and support these talented young poets. Refreshments will be provided throughout the event! 

Real Housewife of New Jersey Teresa Giudice will be here once again on May 15th to launch her brand new cookbook Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit: Teresa's Low-Fat, Super-Easy Italian Recipes!

 You can pre-order a copy to reserve your place in line. The earlier you order the better your place in line will be. If you can't make it to the event, be sure to pre-order, and we will ship your signed copy, or hold it for you in the store.  International orders - please include your phone number for the customs form

With two New York Times best sellers and continued star-status on " The Real Housewives of New Jersey," Teresa Giudice has lots more to share with her fans. In this latest book, Teresa provides a detailed program for how she keeps her voluptuous, sexy figure after four kids (and as she approaches 40). The more than 60 recipes in " Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit" emphasize "skinny": including lessons on playing up veggies and grilled meats, cooking low-calorie Italian favorites, and rules for the five things you MUST cut out (and what to replace them with). 

But Teresa isn't about deprivation. She loves food-- especially pasta and Tiramisu! Teresa proves that you CAN have your skinny jeans and spaghetti too. She tells you exactly how to live La Bella Vita- the "skinny" way.

Professor of Art, renowned sculptor and now novelist Judith Peck will be visiting to sign copies of her just published novel, Seeing in the Dark:Arielle's Story.

 Arielle achieves success in her profession as an electrical engineer but the tension between her polarized worlds of work and family mount with upheavals in her marriage and choices made by her two children. Arielle's journey of love, loyalty, loss and betrayal is hers alone but ultimately shared by ordinary and extraordinary women anywhere, who meeting the challenges in their personal lives are quiet revolutionaries, helping to change other lives forever.

American Rock Legend and lead singer of the band Twisted Sister Dee Snider will be here to sign copies of his new book Shut Up and Give Me the Mic on Wednesday, May 9th at 7:00.

You can pre-order a copy to reserve your place in line. The earlier you order the better your place in line will be. If you can't make it to the event, be sure to pre-order, and we will ship your signed copy, or hold it for you in the store. 

As lead singer and songwriter of Twisted Sister, Dee Snider became the poster boy for heavy metal, hair bands, and the wild side of rock. Now, in his twisted new memoir, he reveals the real stories behind the crazy makeup, the big hair, and hits like "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock."
A classically trained countertenor who sang with his high school choir, Dee remembers the day he decided he was "not gonna take it" and stopped caring what people thought about him. Following in the footsteps of his idols Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath, Dee jumped from band to band before meeting Jay Jay French and Twisted Sister. But it wasn't until he met his costume-designing soul-mate Suzette that they developed his unique style. Dee's hard work finally paid off with an impressive resume that includes: a monster hit record; smash MTV videos; a long-running radio show, "The House of Hair"; appearances in film ("Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Howard Stern's Private Parts, StrangeLand") and television ("Growing Up Twisted, Celebrity Apprentice"); and a starring role in Broadway's "Rock of Ages." He even authored a teenage survival guide that was required reading in Russia!
In his journey from every parent's worst teenage nightmare to Renaissance man, Dee avoided the usual pitfalls associated with rock stars. But that didn't stop Tipper Gore and the Parents Music Resource Center from targeting him--a fight that led him to testify before Congress with Frank Zappa. He may have been slapped with a Parental Advisory warning label, but, through it all, Dee stayed positive and focused on being the best he could be.