“To me, even in the most miserable times, I've always found ways to laugh and enjoy myself and time with my family and friends. There are all these things that buoy your spirits.”

American writer and director

Cord Jefferson is an American writer and director. After studying at the College of William & Mary, he began his career in journalism and later worked as an editor at Gawker until 2014. He wrote for a range of publications before moving into editing, and his work spans both writing and directing. His background in journalism places him in the world of editorial storytelling, where clarity and observation matter as much as style.