“John Waters is the Pope of Trash and his taste in tacky is unexcelled. Ladies and gentlemen, a very funny man.” —William S. Burroughs

“Demented but endearing, hilarious but never mean-spirited. In Crackpot Waters proves that he is one of the few American writers who can successfully legitimize junk culture. Even though the book is about what is usually referred to as 'bad taste,' John Waters' own is anything but.” —Bret Easton Ellis

“Crackpot is vivid, amusing, and has an air of quiet dignity.” —Fran Lebowitz

“A treasure chest of arcane knowledge, all of it delightful, and all it deliciously described.” —Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post

“Spend some time over trouble Waters; he's a very funny commentator who is at the beginning of a very long run.” —Playboy

“Waters is a uniquely observant humorist—and his opinions are amusing and thought-provoking... It all makes for a good night's read.” —Chicago Tribune

“John Waters writes about low-brow subjects in terms that high-brows can appreciate... His breezy mock-indignant style makes this book an easy read in the best sense of the word.” —Baltimore Sun

“A cross between Evelyn Waugh and Miss Manners.” —L.A. Times

“John Waters, amoral filmmaker and moralist wit. Why do his collected essays make me chortle uncontrollably, thrilled to be alive? Wilde thing, you make my heart sing.” —L.A. Weekly

“John Waters has done more than any living American to give bad taste a good name.” —Interview