“My father worked for the railroad, and whenever a train crashed, we would go as a family and steal food from the boxcars. One year we stole a case of butterscotch pudding that was for export to Israel. It took us years to get through.”

American novelist and essayist of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, known for provocative, darkly satirical fiction that explores human behavior and societal taboos. His work often blends grotesque humor with sharp social commentary, challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths.