Frank Mankiewicz

About the Author

Frank Mankiewicz is a seasoned journalist, political operative, and author whose career has spanned decades of high-stakes American politics and media. Born into a prominent family—his father was the legendary Hollywood screenwriter Joseph L. Mankiewicz—he carved his own path as a press secretary to presidential candidates Robert F. Kennedy and George McGovern, and later as president of National Public Radio. With a keen eye for the absurdities and intricacies of power, Mankiewicz's writing blends sharp wit, insider anecdotes, and unflinching honesty. In his memoir So As I Was Saying . . .: My Somewhat Eventful Life, he recounts a life marked by triumphs, tragedies, and the relentless pursuit of truth in an era of profound change, offering readers a front-row seat to the making of modern history.