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Peter Lion had been inclined towards writing from a very early age. During his maturing years in Connecticut he was seen dabbling in poetry as well as wrote numerous short stories. His talent in this field was further honed when after enrolling in the Notre Dame High School in Connecticut he soon began contributing to the students school newspaper.

He set out to create a career of his passion with the words first by getting a degree in Journalism from the Southern Connecticut State University. He printed his first magazine article in the Hartford Magazine before he had graduated with his journalism degree.

He ventured to the television business before he’d completed his college. A few months before graduation, Peter Lion took up a job with WTNH-TV as a part time graphics operator. This television channel was an affiliate of the ABC network and was based out of New Haven. Peter Lion though, didn’t have knowledge of this industry snapped up this opportunity to get an entry and also to create a foothold in the news and tv industry.

He learned the ropes rapidly, understanding the technicalities of the workings of the television network and remained a part of the channel for more than a period of two years.

He then transferred to Boston and started working together with WSBK as a Technical Director. He worked on several projects, his major one being the Boston Red Sox Baseball and Boston Bruins Hockey. Nevertheless, his desire to be in television and his love for writing pulled him back in his home state as a part of a small television station start-up.

He joined this team as a director and a technical director for the 10 PM news cast, which was to become the first in the state. He grabbed this opportunity of exhibiting his talent and knowledge as with his stint in Boston he’s had the capacity of working with several accomplished directors. He used this understanding to develop the show from scratch.

Peter Lion moved to Pittsburg and joined KADA TV after completing a couple of years with this start-up. In his stint in this television network, he exploited the various elements of his expertise and worked as a weather anchor, announcer, news producer, feature producer and director. It had been during his stint at KADA-TV that Peter Lion found inspiration for his book titled The American St. Nick”.

He then moved back to Connecticut and became a part of ESPN sports network. Still an integral part of ESPN, he’s in charge of a variety of their shows such as Sports Centre as well as the NFL Draft in his position within the organization as a Director. His primary show however, remains, College Gameday.

He has been a two time winner in the Emmy awards, although he’s been nominated frequently for his contribution in the television industry. He got his first Emmy for his work in Sports Centre and received his second Emmy for the show NFL countdown.

Apart from working, Peter Lion is presently focusing on his 2nd book. He’s additionally a part of a band that goes by the name of Cheaper than Therapy” and is also its lead singer and guitarist