Here, from the incomparable John Waters, is a paean to the power of subversive inspiration that will delight, amuse and enrich—and happily horrify readers everywhere. Role Models is a self-portrait told through intimate profiles of favourite personalities—some famous, some unknown. From the English novelist Denton Welch to the timelessly appealing singer Johnny Mathis—here are the figures who helped the author form his own brand of neurotic happiness. Role Models is a personal invitation into one of the most unique, perverse and hilarious artistic minds of our time.