“For years I wrote in my basement. More recently I graduated to one floor above, an office with all my books and music and - ta da! - a window.”

American author, sports journalist, talk show host, and philanthropist

Mitch Albom is an American author, sports journalist, talk show host, and philanthropist. He first drew national attention through sports journalism, before becoming widely known for his books and inspirational storytelling. His best-known early work is Tuesdays with Morrie, which helped establish the themes he often returns to in his writing. By 2021, his books were reported to have sold 40 million copies worldwide.