Terry J Sweeney

Terry Sweeney graduated from Middlebury College where he studied creative writing. After moving back to his native New York, he was hired as a writer for Saturday Night Live. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the cult Southern film ‘Shag’ which was recently chosen by Garden and Gun Magazine as one of The Souths Ten Greatest Films. Sweeney later joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in the 80’s and there, became famous for imitating First Lady Nancy Reagan, and also made history as the first openly gay performer on American television. After SNL he continued
 to write screenplays and television in Hollywood. This first collection of autobiographical essays marks his return to his literary roots. 'Irritable Bowels and The People Who Give You Them' was recently chosen by Vanity Fair Magazine for their 'Hot Type' October Issue.