“In addition to my cousin, there were 30 or 40 guys I grew up with who became firefighters as well. So, I've been around firefighters all my life.”

Denis Leary is an American actor and writer from the 1980s to present. He gained prominence for his roles in crime dramas and comedies, including *Homicide: Life on the Street* and *Rescue Me*, as well as his sharp, often darkly humorous writing for television and film. His work blends gritty realism with a distinctive, witty voice.