Richard Crouse, a man who has been blessed with the rare ability to live out his childhood dream, has had a career that spans over four decades. His first job, at the tender age of 16, was as a nighttime DJ at CKBW radio in his native Nova Scotia, making him the youngest DJ in the Maritimes at the time.
As a writer, Richard began his journey in 1980 when he moved to Toronto, seeking opportunities to hone his craft. Initially, he wrote for free for any publication that would feature his work, but eventually, he worked his way up to writing for esteemed magazines and newspapers, including The Globe and Mail, The National Post, and several literary and music magazines.
Richard's passion for writing has led him to author five books, each of which has been met with critical acclaim. His first book, a history of his favorite band, The Rolling Stones, was written during his teenage years. Since then, he has penned four more books, including Rock & Roll Toronto and Who Wrote the Book of Love (Doubleday),as well as a Celine Dion biography (Ballantine, New York) and Big Bang, Baby (a rock trivia encyclopedia for Dundurn).
In addition to his literary pursuits, Richard has also found success in front of the camera, serving as the co-host of the Galaxi Award-winning television show Reel to Real, Canada's longest-running movie review program, now in its twelfth season on Rogers Television. Each week, he examines the latest movies and interviews the hottest stars from Hollywood and around the world.
Throughout his career, Richard has had the opportunity to attend prestigious events such as the Cannes Film Festival, provide in-depth coverage of the Toronto Film Festival, and conduct hundreds of interviews. Despite living out his childhood dream, Richard remains driven and is always looking forward to the next challenge. When asked what he would like to find at the end of the rainbow, Richard's response is simple yet telling: "Another rainbow." Based on his track record, it's likely that he will have no trouble finding it.
