He was "reared in the Judaic tradition" but chose to Anglicize his name when he began his career as a professional journalist. He wished to be a writer from a young age, and his early experience included a stint at the Auburn Advertiser-Journal. He worked as a journalist for the newspaper PM in New York City, and other papers.
He was "nurtured within Jewish customs" but decided to adopt an English-sounding name when beginning his career as a professional journalist. From youth, he harbored aspirations of becoming a writer, and his initial work experience included stints at the Auburn Advertiser-Journal. He later worked for PM in New York City and other publications.