Biografia

30 de novembro de 1959 · San Rafael, Califórnia, EUA

Acknowledges that his proudest moments were those when he was able to interview United States military personnel for the Marines, Army, United States Air Force and Navy during his involvement with Military Films, a documentary-drama that highlighted combined United States forces activities during the first Gulf War. Was also in charge of acquisition of key footage and writing narration to 'picture' of footage captured by production team. "Our men and women in uniform are heroes, plain and simple.".

Attended Stephens College in 1979 (an all girls school) as a ballet dancer, on full scholarship. Former alumni include George C. Scott, Jennifer Tilly, and Dawn Adams from "Gilligan's Island" fame.

Never took a single writing class in college or after. Attributes 'luck' to being hired as a writer.

Speaks French, Spanish and a smattering of Russian (studied Russian at a 6 week intensive UC California Berkeley course in 1981) for credits to get into NYU. Was originally hired for Hunt for Red October because he had some knowledge of language.