[1] He studied psychology, political science, and sociology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, graduating in 1994 with a B.A.

[2] He interned for the Public Defender's office in Washington DC, investigating felony murder cases, in his first semester.

He trained as a ground intelligence and infantry officer, and once commanded a scout sniper platoon.

[4] He is also a recovering alcoholic 8+ years sober and speaks openly about his experiences with addiction.

[5] Matt reportedly got so bored with a best-seller he was reading that he decided to write a book that could be much better.