Graduated from Harvard University with a degree in English Literature in 1981
Started writing and drawing from a young age, when she developed a passion for storytelling
Was a freelance humor writer before becoming a story editor on "Family Ties․"
Quote: "(On sewing): "Needles, thread and fabric constituted my armory against the severe pressure and stresses of my career․""
Best known as the creator and executive producer of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and a writer and producer of "Family Ties․"
Wrote a book about adolescence titled "When We're in Public, Pretend You Don't Know Me․"
Began sewing during her time in Hollywood, first her own formal dresses for industry award ceremonies and benefits and later for her daughter's Halloween costumes
She was an editor for the Harvard University humor magazine "Harvard Lampoon․"