This explosively entertaining memoir abounds in gossip, satire, historical apercus, and trenchant observations. Vidal&;s compelling narrative weaves back and forth in time, providing a whole view of the author&;s celebrated life, from his birth in 1925 to today, and features a cast of memorable characters&;including the Kennedy family...
"My dad used to say to me, 'Try to keep a cool head and a warm heart.' At least I think it was my dad. I don't really remember him." Gravy worked in the graveyard - hence the name. He was having a normal day until his friend Benjy turned up in a car Gravy didn't recognise. Benjy had a bullet hole in his chest, but lived just long enough to ask Gravy to hide him and look after his gun. Gravy had looked after things for Benjy before, but never a gun. When Gravy looked in the car...