SN: In a weird way, it must bring this kind of freedom, right? You’re at a point in your life and career where you’ve so firmly established that brand and that character that you kind of have the freedom to do things like this book.ĬP: Exactly.
I’ve told these stories to friends for, you know, 100 years, and they’re all like, “Oh, my God, you have to write about this! This is insane!” It really happened, and they just can’t believe that. Then there’s the other side of it, where it’s just a feeling that people should know this stuff. My fans don’t like me.” I do have moments like that. I do have things where I will wake up in the middle of night and have a slight panic attack going on, : “People are gonna hate me. Does it feel more vulnerable releasing the book in this way where it’s unabashedly yours?ĬP: Yeah, it feels vulnerable. Of course, Elvira is in there, but this is kind of you stepping out from behind that character in a way. SN: I also love that this book is very clearly Cassandra’s book, written by Cassandra and about Cassandra. The pandemic actually gave me the opportunity to do it because I had a lot of time at home to sit around and take care of it. And I’ve been thinking about writing this for over 15 years. And so, getting that off my chest, so to speak, has been good for me. It really hit me that having secrets, and having things you don’t tell people or ever talk about, really drains your energy. It’s really funny - just last night, I was reading an interview with my friend Danny Trejo, and he said that he realized that people are only as sick as their secrets. Why did you finally decide that now was the time to tell them?ĬASSANDRA PETERSON: Well, first of all, if not now, when? When I’m 90? Secondly, there are some shocking reveals in there. I feel like you’ve probably had these stories building up inside you for a long time. It’s filled with some truly surprising revelations. SCOTT NEUMYER: I really enjoyed the book. Shondaland caught up with Peterson recently to discuss her debut memoir, finally revealing her secrets, the incredible impact Elvira has had on so many people, and so much more. The book is fast-paced and really well written, and Peterson proves that her pen is even mightier than her iconic look as she provides a detailed portrait of a young woman finding her confidence, fighting for what she wants, and, most importantly, doing it all her own way.
But it’s really the way the author gives equal attention to her difficult upbringing, childhood trauma, and quest to go out and do it on her own that makes Yours Cruelly, Elvira an absolute must-read for any Elvira fan. The shocking revelations about Peterson’s life in Hollywood and beyond come fast and furious in her debut memoir.
I’ve been thinking about writing this for over 15 years.
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