I'm Your Huckleberry: A Memoir

Val Kilmer's memoir recounts his nearly four-decade film career and personal life. He reflects on iconic roles including a Cold War agent in Top Secret!, a science prodigy in Real Genius, a fighter pilot in Top Gun, a knight in Willow, a bank robber in Heat, a master of disguise in The Saint, a detective in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and portrayals of Batman, Jim Morrison, and Doc Holliday. Kilmer describes becoming the youngest actor admitted to Juilliard's drama department, campaigning for the lead role in The Doors, and performing a one-man show as Mark Twain. He shares stories of working with Marlon Brando, Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr., and Robert De Niro, and discusses relationships with Cher, Cindy Crawford, Daryl Hannah, and former wife Joanne Whalley. The memoir explores his spiritual journey and lifelong Christian Science beliefs, travels to remote locations including an island in the Indian Ocean, and his recent throat cancer diagnosis and recovery. Written with prose, poetry, and rare photographs, the book reflects on mortality and life's mysteries.