F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and educated at Princeton, where he was a leader in theatrical and literary activities. He began writing his first novel,
This Side of Paradise, while serving in the army. Its publication in 1920 established him as the spokesman for the Jazz Age. His major novels include
The Beautiful and Damned,
The Great Gatsby, and
Tender Is the Night.
Blythe Katherine Danner is an American actress. She is known for her portrayal as Will Truman‘s mother, Marilyn, in the sitcom Will & Grace, and for her role in the 2000 comedy hit Meet the Parents, and its sequels, Meet the Fockers and Little Fockers. She is the mother of actress Gwyneth Paltrow and director Jake Paltrow.