Robert Lay lives in the middle of the United States of America with a wonderful wife, two incredible children, four cats and a dog—all of whom have a lot of personality and take turns running his life. He has an advanced degree from Saint Louis University and is renowned for being able to make an incredible Martini or Manhattan. In addition to being the author, publisher, chief cook and bottle washer, Robert also has the ability to write unedited, self-aggrandizing blurbs about himself for his book.