PETE HAMILL was born in Brooklyn in 1935. He has been a professional writer since 1960, when he gave up a career as a graphic artist to become a general assignment reporter for the New York Post. He has since published six novels, one collection of short stories, one collection of journalism, and has written many movie and TV scripts.
He is the father of two daughters, Adriene and Deirdre, and is married to writer Fukiko Aoki. They live in New York City.