Grandma Told Me So: Lessons in Life and LoveCarla McCloskey writes with the wisdom and simplicity that she learned during her early life in Lodi, Wisconsin, a picture perfect small midwestern town. At her Grandmother's side she developed the life tools to balance rich personal relationships and family with a demanding life in Hollywood as a director and assistant director to many of today's most notable actors and filmmakers. She lives in Malibu, California with her husband, Leigh J. McCloskey.