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

     Today, Michael Lesko is a best-selling author, appears regularly on network television shows, or travels the country appearing on virtually every newscast in the top 100 markets. Michael 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 plus The Today Show.

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

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

     Michael Lesko 's company, Information USA, publishes the massive reference books Lesko 's Info Power III, 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.