I'd heard of this guy, and while i can't say I think much of the movies he's written, the book sounds pretty good.

I had a crush on Doug when I was in 7th grade. I was in the same class as his sister, Carrie, and Doug is a couple of years younger. He was 10 (I think?) very cute...I knit him a blue headband. I wonder if he'd remember??? I doubt it.

This is very cool that he is a successful writer. I have always wanted to write a screenplay, but am soooo undisciplined