Eric grew up in Springfield, NJ and has lived in such places as: Seneca Falls, NY ; Merrick, Long Island ; New Brunswick, NJ (one of the stops Holden Caufield makes on his way to New York City in Catcher in the Rye); and out of his backpack for several months as he made his way through Europe. Eric lives with his wife, Elaine; their children, Ethan and Lily; and his dog, Loki.