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My Journey from the Projects to Paris to Rodeo Drive

Memoir

Date to Published: September 10, 2024

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

Larry Chrysler’s life takes a dramatic turn when a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger disrupts his day. From that moment, the son of a bipolar mom and a homophobic dad decides he must follow his heart and forge his own path to success if he is to achieve his fashion design dreams. Armed with only a high school diploma and “angels on his shoulders,” Larry befriends wayward princesses, dresses A-list actors and rock music royalty, and embarks on jet-setting adventures his younger self hardly could have imagined.

Scattershot: My Journey from the Projects to Paris to Rodeo Drive tells the unforgettable story of a Jewish gay boy who leaves the oppressiveness of the Minneapolis projects to pursue a glamorous career in design among elite fashion circles in America and Europe. At times funny, wise, and heartfelt, this is a story of coming out during the repressive 1950s and of eventually finding true love. In this wryly candid and inspirational memoir, Larry proves that no dream is impossible with a little daring and panache—and, of course, a fabulous wardrobe.

INTERVIEW

What was your main drive to write this book?

I enjoy sharing certain experiences and events with other people.

What do you hope readers will learn by reading this book?

Follow their passions and keep an open mind to accept unexpected encounters and opportunities.

Did you do much research when planning this book?

I Googled certain dates and spellings.

Did you have any main people who helped you in the process of this book or influenced you to write it?

Surprisingly, the freelance editor I engaged acted as a therapist, causing me to discover long-forgotten emotions. My friends’ interest in my stories influenced me to write the book.

How long did this book take you to write from initial thought to hitting publish?

Four years.

Do you have plans to write more about this topic or new topics?

I am writing a follow-up book comprising of the stories left out of the first book.

About the Author

Larry Chrysler was raised in the bi-racial projects of 1930s Minneapolis before pursuing a career as a dress designer in New York and Los Angeles. He eventually established himself as a distinguished menswear clothier on the iconic Rodeo Drive. Currently, Larry lives in Beverly Hills with his husband Matthew. Scattershot: My Journey from the Projects to Paris to Rodeo Drive is his first book.

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Facebook: Larry Chrysler

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