"[3] Powers was born in Texas[2] but currently lives in New York City and Asbury Park, New Jersey with his spouse, Jess Goldstein.
[4] He received an undergraduate degree from Austin College and a Master of Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama.
[2] He was also a staff writer for AMC's The Lot, producer for PBS's Great Performances, as well as executive developer for other film and television projects.
[2] The History of Swimming: A Memoir, published August 13, 2006 by Da Capo Press, is "an examination of the unique relationship shared by twins, and a coming-of-age story of a gay man in the era of AIDS.
"[8] However, they noted, "Powers's strength in relating his own personal struggles within the context of his twin's holds this unique memoir together.