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David Baldacci was born in Virginia, in 1960, where he currently lives. He
received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Virginia Commonwealth
University and a law degree from the University of Virginia. Mr. Baldacci
practiced law for nine years in Washington, D.C., as both a trial and corporate
attorney.
He has published over seventeen novels for adults, a number of novels for
children and several original screenplays. His books have been
translated into more than 40 languages and sold in more than 80 countries. All
of his books have been national and international bestsellers. Over 50 million
copies of Mr. Baldacci's books are in print worldwide.
He serves as a national ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and participates in numerous charities, including the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, the American Cancer Society, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He sits on the boards of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Virginia Commonwealth University. Baldacci also holds various honorary chairs.
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David Baldacci talks about 'Last Man Standing'
Q. You exhibit quite an extensive knowledge of the FBI in general and
specifically the Hostage Rescue Team (HRT). How did you do your research?
A. I had been fascinated by the HRT for some time and I wanted to make my main
character, Web London, an HRT operator. I visited the HRT's headquarters, toured
the facilities, spend time with HRT operators, asked a zillion questions, read
everything I could find on them. I really wanted to get into their heads and
hearts to bring it all to life on the pages. I think I succeeded.
Q. There's a nonfiction book out right now called Cold
Zero by Christopher
Whitcomb which is a first person account of life inside the FBI and the HRT.
What do you think of his book and has he had any influence on you?
A. Cold Zero
is wonderful. I read it in one sitting. A profound look at a very complex
subject. Christopher
Whitcomb was an enormous help to me, my main contact at HRT. My book is far
better for his help and input.
Q. What was the most helpful thing Christopher
Whitcomb told you? What was the most surprising?
A. He allowed me to get into the heads not only of the agents, but of the
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