About the Creator

On my second grade report card my teacher wrote: "Steven often uses smarty talk in class to gain the attention of his classmates." I haven't changed; I just found a new audience.

I'm a seasoned (that's a polite word for someone who has logged some serious years) business leader, business writer and comedy writer:

• Business Leader: I graduated from Oregon State University in 1977 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. People who know me claim that I got a degree in B.S. (i.e., bull$&@!). Since 1983 I've worked in the health club industry; I'm the Chief Operating Officer for a large chain of clubs. According to me, I'm one of the nation's most respected experts in the field. Club Business International wrote, "Steve Saxton is a model manager... He exemplifies the new style of business-savvy management, combining old-fashioned management savvy with modern business expertise." I should frame that and show it to my employees who think I'm delusional.
• Business Writer: In addition to writing several published magazine articles, I'm the co-author (along with best-selling business book author Jeannette Scollard) of an upcoming business management book entitled COED LEADERSHIP: He Says/She Says. The book will feature PaperCuts cartoons. If you're a woman or know one, you should check out Jeannette's books. She's an amazing person and her books have sold millions of copies. I'm going to ride her coattails until she kicks me off.
  
  Audible.com released DIVINE INTERVENTION (the tale of a 14th century Portuguese Queen), a novel written and narrated by Scollard. You can hear it at http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B005Q0W9RG&qid=1319128053&sr=1-1
• Comedy Writer: In addition to creating PaperCuts business cartoons, I've written 10 feature film screenplays and 12 TV sitcom scripts. I studied with legendary screenwriting guru Syd Field for four years. Syd has written eight best-selling screenwriting books, and he travels the world teaching seminars and workshops on the art and craft of screenwriting. Syd has schooled many of Hollywood's best screenwriters. I'm not on that list.
• Entrepreneur:  I'm also the President of the Wine Tasting Institute www.WineTastingInstitute.com). The WTI is dedicated to helping wineries sell their wine by offering an unbiased third-party evaluation that gives consumers the confidence they need to make an informed, educated buying decision.