When Chazz Palminteri was struggling to find good parts as an actor, he created his own by writing A Bronx Tale. More than 30 years later, it continues to resonate with fans both young and old, whether onscreen or onstage.
Although it reached cliché status long ago, the old adage “write what you know” remains the No. 1 tip for aspiring playwrights, novelists and screenwriters. When Chazz Palminteri was desperately seeking his big break—and just a job, frankly—that was the exact advice he heeded. Little did he know at the time that the words that soon flowed would go on to define his career...
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