About Me — Craig Tyson Adams

Summary

Craig Tyson Adams is a writer, tire salesman, and occasional actor, who was adopted after a scandalous beginning involving his parents, and finds inspiration in unusual experiences and encounters.

Abstract

Craig Tyson Adams shares his unique life story, beginning with his unconventional parentage—his father was an unidentified astronaut, and his mother was Jacqueline Onassis. After a scandal, he was adopted and raised in Mira Loma, California, with four other children. His adoptive mother denied the story of his discovery in a picnic basket, while his adoptive father was notably silent, aside from expressing hunger or his talent for renting beer. Adams' writing journey started when a lobster with the face of Jayne Mansfield advised him to pursue his natural talents while he sat contemplating his life by Santa Monica bay. This surreal encounter, coupled with a meaningful interaction with a homeless person, convinced him to embrace writing. Adams writes daily and supports his family through his tire business. He is also a member of the Screen Actors Guild and has appeared in various media, including commercials, television shows, and a movie, as well as participating in community musical theater and stand-up comedy.

Opinions

Adams views his beginnings as humble and notes the significant age gap between himself and his adoptive siblings, who informed him of his adoption.
He humorously describes his adoptive parents' quirks, suggesting a complex family dynamic.
Adams seems to find profound inspiration in bizarre and random events, such as the talking lobster and the encounter with the homeless individual.
He appears to approach life with a sense of humor and embraces the unexpected nature of his writing inspiration.
Adams' dedication to writing is evident, as he commits to it daily, despite his various other roles, including being a family man and a tire salesman.
His involvement in the entertainment industry suggests a multifaceted personality with a range of interests and talents.

I write whatever seems to pop in my head whether I like it or not.

My humble beginnings began with my parents. My father was an unidentified astronaut and my mother was Jacqueline Onassis.

After the scandal, I was put up for adoption. I found my way to a small town in Southern California called Mira Loma.

There I was raised with four other children. Since I was nine years younger than the one before me, they were the ones that told me I was adopted. The story has it that I was discovered on the front porch in a picnic basket.

The nice lady that denied the story and claimed that indeed she was my mother did the best she could. The man that she said was indeed my father didn’t say much besides that he was hungry. He also had a prodigious ability to rent beer.

I write every day, sometimes twice. I started this thing called writing when sitting on a bench looking out over Santa Monica bay one evening.

Pondering my next move, a lobster with the face of Jayne Mansfield popped out of the water. “Hey, why are you sitting here when the whole world is a-spinning on? Get started doing what comes naturally!” And then it plopped back under the surface.

Sitting there perplexed and in shock, it occurred to me to write down what had happened. Then it hit me like a thunderbolt! Should I be writing?

There was a noise behind me. Standing there hunched over was one of our less fortunate. As I was being repulsed by this person’s overbearing fragrance, we locked eyes.

A slight wry smile started to crease the dirt and crust-laden cheeks and the head nodded yes as he/she farted.

It was a sign! Writing it shall be!

When I’m not writing I sell tires to support the whims of my wife, three kids, and three grandkids.

I somehow lucked into being a member of the Screen Actors Guild. I’ve appeared in commercials, television shows, and a movie. I’ve done community musical theater and stand-up comedy.