I Make My Own Rules, An Autobiography by L.L. Cool J.
             I Make My Own Rules, was written by L.L. Cool J. He is better known as L.L. However, his birth name is James Todd Smith. L.L. was born on January 14, 1968 at Southside Hospital in Bayshore, New York. Today he is a thirty-year-old successful singer, writer, actor, and humanitarian. He lives with his wife, Simone and their three children, Najee, Tally, and Samaria.
             L.L. wrote his autobiography, I Make My Own Rules, for anyone who has experienced anguish from abuse, low self-esteem, depression, drugs, or alcohol. He offers a message of hope for those who are adamant about turning their lives around.
             L.L. is a hip-hop recording artist. Six of his albums went either platinum or multi platinum. His latest album, "Phenomenon", has also gone platinum. He is an acclaimed actor with seven movies to his credit. He is also the star of ,"In the House," a televison sitcom on UPN. In addition, he is a committed public servant who has been a spokesperson for programs such as Americorps and Rock the Vote. L.L. is also a sponsor for many charitable organizations. He serves as the honorary chairman of Youth Enterprises. In recent years, L.L. has been selected to represent internationally known brands such as Coco-Cola, Fubu, The Gap, and Major League Baseball.
             L.L., then known as Todd, was born with a disability. His right arm was paralyzed. Possibly, his injury stemmed from his abusive father who threw his mother out of a moving car while she was nine months pregnant. Fortunately, his arm became normal at an early age. L.L. lived with his mother, Ondrea, and his father, James, in Long Island, New York until he was four. His father was both physically and verbally abusive. After a while, Ondrea left her husband to move in with her parents. Months after, James carried out his most venomous act. Late one night, he decided to hide in the bushes at L.L. grandparents' home. He waited ...