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Pulitzer Prize-winning automotive columnist Dan Neil assesses the state of the U.S. auto industry. Actor-comedian Martin Lawrence says he wouldn't change a thing on his road to success.
Dan Neil
Dan Neil
Dan Neil is the first and only automobile columnist ever to win the Pulitzer Prize. Described as having a "wicked way with words," he also has a passion for cars. Neil is a native of North Carolina, where he began his professional writing career as a copy editor. His weekly column in the Los Angeles Times, "Rumble Seat," won the Pulitzer for Criticism in '04. He's written for numerous newspapers and magazines, including AutoWeek magazine and The New York Times, and was a contributing editor for Car and Driver.
Martin Lawrence
Martin Lawrence
Martin Lawrence has made his mark on TV and in film. He turned his stand-up comedy act into a successful sitcom, hugely popular comedy albums and numerous box-office hits, including Big Momma's House, which he also exec produced, and Bad Boys. A military 'brat,' Lawrence was born in Germany and was encouraged to pursue a comedy career by his teacher in Maryland, where he was raised. An appearance on the talent show Star Search helped launch his career. Lawrence stars in Big Momma's House 2.