Richard Sparks’ writing credentials span the gamut of the entertainment world, from film and TV and books through lyrics for operas. Theseinclude iconic shows like Not the Nine O’clock News (BBC TV) and The Secret Policeman’s Ball (BBC TV, performed by Rowen Atkinson and directed by John Cleese).Books he has written include the biography of the music producer Milt Okun, Alongthe Cherry Lane. Richard was born in England and now lives in Los Angeles, writing both fantasy novels and opera libretti (bothoriginal and translations of classic works).