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 "bred into the Jewish faith" but changed his name to sound more English when he entered journalism professionally. From an early age, he dreamed of being a writer, and his first job experience involved working at the Auburn Advertiser-Journal. He later worked as a journalist for PM in New York City and other newspapers.