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Stuart Woods

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    (January 9, 1938- )
    Born in Manchester, Georgia
    Mystery author
    Birth name Stuart Lee
    Most well-known for his 'Stone Barrington and Will Lee' novels
    Has had over fifty novels published
    Graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in Sociology

Why he might be annoying:

    His first book was about a sailboat race.
    He wrote a travel guide titled, 'A Romantic's Guide to the Country Inns of Britain and Ireland.'
    He has had four Labrador Retrievers, all named Fred.
    Although he does book signing tours, he admits to not really liking them and disliking questions from fans.
    He's a heavy drinker and prefers offbeat mixed drinks like gimlets, as do the characters in his books.
    He married for the first time at age 70!
    Only two of his books have been filmed, both for television.
    He worked in advertising before he became a full-time writer.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His first novel, 'Chiefs,' won the Edgar Allan Poe award from the Mystery Writers Association of America, and was made into a major miniseries starring Charlton Heston.
    25 of his novels have been New York Times best sellers.
    Mark Twain is his favorite author.
    He has sold tens of millions of books.
    He is a licensed private pilot and experienced sailor.
    When he is finished signing books for fans at a bookstore, he signs all copies in stock to help the owner out.
    His first job in advertising paid 70 dollars a week, his secretary made 80.

Credit: tom_jeffords


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 70.59% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 16 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying