Jerry Stahl

Jerry Stahl
Stahl at the 2022 Texas Book Festival
Stahl at the 2022 Texas Book Festival
Born (1953-09-28) September 28, 1953 (age 71)
Pen nameHerbert W. Day
OccupationNovelist, screenwriter
LanguageEnglish
Period1976–present
GenreTransgressive fiction
Notable worksPermanent Midnight

Jerry Stahl (born September 28, 1953) is an American novelist and screenwriter.[1] His works include the 1995 memoir of addiction Permanent Midnight. A 1998 film adaptation followed with Ben Stiller in the lead role.

His works include memoirs, short stories, TV, films, and Novels. He wrote novels including Bad Sex On Speed (2013), Happy Mutant Baby Pills: A Novel (2013), and a short story Love Without: Stories (2007).

Stahl has worked extensively in film and television. He married Zoe Hansen on August 20, 2023.

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