Jeremy LarnerJeremy Larner grew up in Indiana, came to New York City at 22, and stayed there throughout the 1960's, writing five books in that period. His first novel, *Drive, He Said*, won the Delta Prize and became an underground classic. As a free-lance journaist, Jeremy published articles, essays and stories in many magazines, including The Paris Review, Harper's and Life, for which he covered the Mexico City Olympics. In 1968, Jeremy became a principal speechwriter for Eugene McCarthy in his campaign for President, and afterwards wrote a book, *Nobody Knows*, about that experience. *Drive, He Said* was made into a movie (directed by Jack NIcholson, who collaborated with Jeremy on the screenplay). In 1973, Jeremy got an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for his script of *The Candidate.* In 1987, Jeremy began to write poetry, and the tremendous response to his readings prompted inclusion of a CD in this, his first collection of poems. In 1992, Jeremy moved back to New York City, where he was inspired to write "Chicken on Church." He now lives alone outside of San Francisco, writing poetry, working on his Hollywood novel, and making notes for his memoirs. Read More Read Less