Founded a satirical revue called The Proposition, which ran in Cambridge, MA and Off-Broadway

Published first novel, Creator

Published second novel, Satan, His Psychotherapy and Cure by the Unfortunate Dr. Kassler, J.S.P.S.

First produced screenplay, "Creator"; based on his novel of the same name

Co-scripted with Harvey and Bob Weinstein, "Playing for Keeps"; first film directed by the Weinstein brothers

Directed first film, "Don Juan DeMarco"; also wrote screenplay

Penned the feature adaptation of "The Legend of Bagger Vance"; directed by Robert Redford and starring Will Smith

Adapted his second book into a feature film, "Crazy as Hell"

Produced first feature, "Alex & Emma"; also scripted

Adapted the Nicholas Sparks novel "The Notebook" into a feature film; directed by Nick Cassavetes

Re-teamed with director Nick Cassavetes to adapt "My Sister's Keeper" from the Jodi Picoult novel

Adapted the best-selling novel "The Time Traveler's Wife" into a feature film, starring Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams