The author is an American polyglot who's fluent in the most popular languages in the world, namely English, Chinese, French and Spanish. He also has a beginner's level in Arabic, Japanese and Khmer.

The author is a world nomad who lived on three continents, and taught oral English to college students in China for over a decade. Besides languages, the author has a background in high-tech engineering and an interest in philosophy, world affairs and sports.