Jan 2, 2010

State of the Union | Author Biography

Howard Lindsay was born on March 28, 1889, in Waterford, New York. Russel Crouse was born on February 20, 1893, in Findlay, Ohio. Unlike many writing collaborations, Lindsay and Crouse both became successful in their own careers before joining forces. Lindsay was introduced to writing early, through his uncle’s newspaper in Atlantic City, The Daily Union. Lindsay’s mother worked there, and at the age of eight or nine, Lindsay began working there, too, selling newspapers. Since his uncle’s paper had a number of nonpaying advertising clients, the family often traded ads for...