David Milch

David Milch is an acclaimed television writer and producer, best known for creating series like NYPD Blue and Deadwood.

He studied at Yale, where he was mentored by Robert Penn Warren.

Milch's career in television writing began with Hill Street Blues and led to numerous successful projects.

Throughout his life, he struggled with drug addiction and gambling, losing millions of dollars.

Despite these challenges, Milch is revered for his writing talent, especially his unique dialogue and character development.

In recent years, he has been battling Alzheimer's disease, which has impacted his work and inspired his memoir.