San Francisco. The American poet Allen Ginsberg first recited his poem "Howl" in San Francisco.

Tom Wolfe. Philip Kaufman adapted "The Right Stuff" into a screenplay.

Lawyer. John Grisham practiced criminal law for ten years.

Isaac Asimov. Isaac Asimov is widely known for his work the "Foundation" Series.

53. The first documented use of the word "nerd" was in a Dr. Seuss story.

Ernest Hemingway. Ernest Hemingway became seriously wounded during World War I and returned home within a year.