Vincent Gallo

Vincent Gallo

VINCENT GALLO: THE EARLY YEARS

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Our item about Vincent Gallo provoked an acquaintance to tell us another surprising story about him – and we DO love eccentrics. It seems one of the first jobs Gallo had when he arrived in Manhattan in his early twenties, was as a dancer at the Gaiety Male Burlesk club near 42nd street. He had breakdancing experience and called himself “Prince Vince.” Young guys danced in bikini costumes – variations of Village People outfits- and stripped down to NOTHING. Most of the clientele was elderly or overweight men. The club was wild in those days – there were “private rooms” where the boys socialized for extra tips. Vince was always complaining that he didn’t make enough money – maybe because of his “offbeat ” looks. Madonna made the place famous when she filmed a video there and a few years ago the landmark was torn down.

By Janet / December 26, 2006
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Shopping Vincent Gallo

VINCENT GALLO WILL FULFILL YOUR FANTASY

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While trolling the internet for gift ideas we came across Vincent Gallo’s site where he seems to be cleaning house and selling everythng he doesn’t want any more -without having to pay eBay. We were amused to read that his childhood fantasy crushes included Tuesday Weld, Charlotte Rampling, and Susan Blakely, – we already knew he’s selling “fantasy nights ” with himself for $50,000. But besides the sex and sperm, Gallo is selling some collectible items from his closet. You can still buy the blue leather fringe punk rock jacket that Gallo bought in London when he was 16 for $2500. But it’s an extra-small. Other cool items include the Hopalong Cassidy bedspread that Gallo used on his bed for THIRTY YEARS (still available for $3000,) and his childhood Nixon campaign button which sold for $250. OUR favorite object was the inflatable Charles Manson doll that went for only $100.

By Janet / December 22, 2006
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