Meet Matthew Lesko: Mr. Info

     Twenty years ago, Matthew Lesko was working out of his bedroom with one phone line helping Fortune 500 companies get information on commodities - until Lesko got bored.

     Today, Matthew Lesko is a best-selling author, appears regularly on network television shows and travels the country appearing on virtually every newscast in the top 100 markets. Matthew Lesko 's stage antics, as well as his sound consumer advice has made him a favorite guest on Larry King Live, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Jay Leno, Letterman and The Today Show.

     Matthew Lesko 's wardrobe is as much a part of his appeal as his frantic message - colorful clothes, like his suit covered with neon question marks, his mismatched bright socks, wild bow ties and a seemingly inexhaustible collection of eyeglasses in every color of the rainbow. Lesko even drives the only Lexus with yellow polka dots. Matthew Lesko loves his work.

     Matthew Lesko has published over 70 books showing everyday people how to get free services and products from the federal government. Matthew Lesko has had two New York Times best-sellers plus two national best sellers. In addition, Matthew Lesko has twice received the prestigious "Best Reference Book of the Year" award from the American Library Association. Lesko has written syndicated consumer columns for Good Housekeeping, The New York Times and The Chicago Tribune.

     Matthew Lesko 's company, Information USA, publishes massive reference books Matthew Lesko 's Info Power III and Free Money to Change Your Life as well as popular consumer books: Free Stuff for Seniors, Gobs and Gobs of Free Stuff, Free Health Care, Free Legal Help plus Info-Fobia.