Description: What world event occurred the year of your birth? Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand tie for Best Actress Oscar, and the Tet Offensive.
What makes you tick? My wife, kid, & dog.
Who are your heroes? Past and present: Irwin Shaw, Lenny Bruce, Encyclopedia Brown, Sam Fuller, Indiana Jones, Ricky Jay, Fred Lynn, Lanny Budd, and my parents.
What’s your favorite object? Signed first edition of From Here to Eternity.
What’s your favorite curse word? When used properly, "rat's ass" can be very effective.
What are your influences? Butch Cassidy and the Sunshine Kid, Classic Rock, Rich Man, Poor Man (the novel).
What do you want to change? The process by which bestsellers are selected.
