Chase Graves is the most prominent American political author. The Adventures of Mike the Duck is his first stab at writing children's literature and is sure to be an American classic. Chase currently resides in Hollister, CA where he spends most of his time with his German Shorthaired Pointer, named Cal. His past times include yodeling, basket weaving, as well as being an amateur viticulturist. He is also a world class speed walker, interpretive dancer, and has three Olympic gold medals in Curling. Time magazine considers him the Most Interesting Man Alive of 2011.