Matthew Quick
Novelist
American novelist most well known for his bestselling debut novel The Silver Linings Playbook, which was adapted into an award-winning film.
He attended La Salle University and Goddard College and worked as an English teacher before turning to writing.
He was a finalist for the TIME 100 Most Influential People list in 2013.
He married novelist and musician Alicia Bessette.
Actress Jennifer Lawrence won an Academy Award for her performance in the film adaptation of Silver Linings Playbook.