“We might as well have had sex now.” — Lady Gaga

“If you were a girl, I’d f*ck you.” — Bo Diddley

“We could do fifteen minutes in Vegas.” — Chuck Berry

“One of the longest and greatest interviews I’ve ever had.” — Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys

“The best interview of my life.” — Britney Spears

“Well Neil, f*ck you.” — Phil Collins, Angry Letter to Neil Strauss

“The best and most honest daily newspaper reporter rock has ever seen.” — Dave Marsh, Author

“This excellent bathroom read is boiled down like little rocks of crack.” — Library Journal

“Gonzo interviewing at its best.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“A terrific look at the dysfunctional livelihoods of stardom.” — Publishers Weekly

“God bless the demons—and Neil Strauss too.” — Nikki Sixx, Mötley Crüe

NEIL STRAUSS is an award-winning writer for Rolling Stone and the author or coauthor of ten New York Times bestsellers. He splits his time between Los Angeles and wherever the Jonas Brothers are.