Stephen J. Cannell Prolific dyslexic
Cannell struggled with dyslexia, and turned to an unlikely career: writer.
From This is True for 3 October 2010
writing
Book, TV & film writers, journalists, and songwriters who aren’t primarily performers
Martin Gardner Polymath
A writer, Gardner’s specialty was math, and he excelled at having fun with it.
From This is True for 23 May 2010
Ralph McInerny Mystery novelist
McInerny was best known the Father Dowling Mysteries series.
From This is True for 31 January 2010
H. Harrison Hurt Safety engineer
Hurt was a fascinating expert, explaining everything from how (and why) airplanes fly, to motorcycle safety.
From This is True for 6 December 2009
Larry Gelbart M*A*S*H co-creator
Gelbart wrote some of the most thoughtful comedy ever aired.
From This is True for 13 September 2009
Malik Akhmedilov Pro-freedom journalist
Akhmedilov, an investigative reporter, was the fourth assassinated by Russian federal forces.
From This is True for 16 August 2009
Tom Braden Columnist (and spy!)
A syndicated newspaper columnist with the most interesting back story possible.
From This is True for 5 April 2009
Irving R. Levine Newsman
Levine was known for his lucid explanations of economics that average people could understand
From This is True for 29 March 2009
Ann Bryan Mariano War correspondent
Mariano was a war correspondent.
From This is True for 8 March 2009
Donald E. Westlake The prolific
He used at least 10 pen names in addition to his own, since people had a hard time believing one person could be so prolific.
From This is True for 28 December 2008