Watch Me: A Memoir (43 page)

Photographed for the
Vanity Fair
Hollywood Issue by Annie Leibovitz, courtesy of the artist

The Huston family posing in a 2003 photograph by Annie Leibovitz at Ahmanson Ranch in Calabasas, California, for
Vanity Fair
. Anjelica is with her nephews Jack and Matthew; her siblings, Danny, Allegra, and Tony; and Tony’s dog Frankie.

Photographed by Ari Michelson

Anjelica’s brother Danny and her niece Stella at home in Hollywood, California.

Courtesy of the author

Anjelica’s nephew Jack and his daughter, Sage.

Photographed by Tara Lupo

Anjelica’s sister, Allegra, and nephew Rafa at the top of Italianos Canyon in Taos, New Mexico, where Allegra has lived since 1999.

Courtesy of the author

Mercedes “Mecha” is a purebred Xoloitzcuintli. Pootie was a gift from Bob Graham in June 2007. She is a mystery—probably Lhasa Apso or Havanese.

Photographed by Matthew Huston

Anjelica’s nieces and nephew, Shannan, Sage, Noah, Mathilda with Laura, and Matthew and Jack’s mother, Margot, at Houghton, Norfolk, England, 2013.

Photographed by Jodie Markell

Anjelica’s nephew Jasper and niece Stella in Central Park, NYC, 2012.

Anjelica on an Irish thoroughbred at Luggala, friend Garech Browne’s estate in the Wicklow Mountains, Ireland. Photographed by David Bailey © June 1988.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

To my brothers, Tony and Danny; my sister, Allegra; my extended family; and my excellent friends, thank you for providing the understanding, humor, encouragement, and steadfast loyalty that have carried us through the years, and for your company on life’s journey. For my beautiful nieces and nephews, Laura, Matt, Jack, Stella, Rafa, and Jasper, who are proof of the love we siblings have shared, and some of whom already demonstrate that attribution to their own children, Noah, Sage, and Mathilda. In memory of my parents, whose voices still call me to reason, and in gratitude to the many people who raised me and showed me kindness—my Nurse, my teachers, and the many musicians, dancers, directors, actors, writers, designers, creators, artists, and others whose influence has inspired me, and who have led me to a deeper appreciation of the precious time we share, and to the miracles of our existence.

My thanks to those who have served me and cared for me. And to all of you who have made this book possible—Nan Graham, whose clarity and leadership are a force of nature, and all her colleagues at Scribner: Kathleen Rizzo, Kara Watson, Erich Hobbing, Daniel Loedel, Craig Mandeville, David Hillman, Brian Belfiglio, Alexsis Johnson, and Kate Lloyd, for her TLC and for looking after me on tour. To Elisa Shokoff, Chris Lynch, Ben Rimalower, and Sarah Lieberman
at Simon & Schuster Audio. To Suzanne Baboneau at Simon & Schuster, London. To my editor, Bill Whitworth, for his calm overview, his knowledge, his devotion to the English language, and his valiant efforts to improve my grammar. To Bill Clegg, who gave me the title. To Chris Clemans, Fred Sanders, and Erich Rettermeyer. To my wonderful team—David Nochimson, Britt Bates and Nina Cancio, Ina Treciokas, and Christian Hodell. And everyone at WME—Claudia Ballard, Tracy Fisher, Kathleen Nishimoto, Amy Hasselbeck, Nancy Josephson, Scott Henderson, David Kalodner, Katrina Lebedeva, Izzy Arias, Alix Gucovsky, Tim Curtis, Deana Atwood, and Lisa Reiter.

Thanks also to Jack Nicholson, for allowing me to write about him and for always being a fair and true friend. To Boaty and Toni, two wonderful women. To Cici for sharing her memories, and to Annie Marshall for keeping a diary and being such a great ally throughout the years. To Mitch and Kelly, who always encourage me. To Rafi and Paulie for driving me. To Art Luna for his perfect haircuts. To the great instructors at Studio Surya Yoga in Venice and Uptown Pilates in New York City. To Trish Dean for keeping me adjusted and in line. To Blake for his talent in the kitchen. To Graydon Carter and Cullen Murphy for championing me in
Vanity Fair
. To Mike Nichols for being himself. To Joan Buck for our lifetime of friendship. To Jimmy and Jane Buffett for providing a home away from home and for their kindness and generosity.

Special thanks to Pammie; Laddie and Jake; Laila; Steven; Toby; Suze; Joe and A.M.; Sabrina; Earl; Mike and Irena; Larry; Philly; Whitey; Helena; Greta; Susan; Burke; Nona; Yachiyo and Yoshiko; Lillian and Erik; Lizzie; Emily; Bailey;
Lois; Carey; Maude; Billy Al; Glenne; Julie; Jay; Jena; Doris; Mr. Ed; The July Girls; Noriko, Paul, and James; Lisa; Maya; Julie; Rebeca, Dora, Carlos, and Yolanda; and Johnny.

Thanks to the dear RAP, with love and appreciation. And to Jaclyn, whose sensitive awareness and devotion to our work continue to delight and astonish me.

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Writing with an exuberant love of language and detail, Anjelica Huston shares her enchanted childhood in Ireland, her teen years in London, and her coming-of-age as a model and nascent actress in New York.

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