Factors Contributing to Alexie's Perspective

• Learned to read at the age of 3 and started devouring books at an early age
• Experienced life on a reservation
• Suffered from alcoholism until becoming sober at the age of 23
• A passion for comedy led him to compete in various stand-up competitions 
• Early fame and recognition landed him a position as an important spokesperson for Native American culture
• A desire to reach a large audience prompted him to embark into the film industry
• His favorite authors are John Steinbeck and Stephen King
• He believes he must honor his writing by living the principles he glorifies.