Neil Strauss
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About
An American journalist and author, he is known for his bestselling self-help book, The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists (2005). His other works include Rules of the Game (2007) and Everyone Loves You When You're Dead: Journeys Into Fame and Madness (2011).
Before Fame
He studied at both Vassar College and Columbia College. Later, he began writing for Ear, an avant-garde magazine.
Trivia
His work, The Game, a book about pickup artists, rose to the #1 bestseller spot on Amazon immediately after its release.
Family Life
He was born in Chicago. He was romantically involved with Lisa Leveridge, the guitarist for The Chelsea.
Associated With
He co-wrote non-fiction works with Marilyn Manson and several other artists.
