Background
Barrett, Laurence Irwin was born on September 6, 1935 in New York City. Son of Harold and Ruth (Gaier) Barrett.
public relations executive writer
Barrett, Laurence Irwin was born on September 6, 1935 in New York City. Son of Harold and Ruth (Gaier) Barrett.
Bachelor, New York University, 1956. Master of Science in Journalism, Columbia University, 1957.
Political reporter and columnist, New York Herald Tribune, New York City, 1958-1962; Washington correspondent, New York Herald Tribune, Washington, 1962-1965; associate editor, Time Inc., New York City, 1965-1969; senior editor, Time Inc., 1970-1975; New York regional bureau chief, Time Inc., 1975-1978; senior White House correspondent, Time Inc., 1978-1985; national political correspondent, Time Inc., 1986-1992; contributor, Time Inc., 1993-1997; Washington deputy bureau chief, 1989-1991; vice president, Powell Tate, Washington, since 1998. Panelist various television and radio talk shows. Assistant professor school committee American U., 1995-1997.
With United States Army, 1957. Member National Press Club, Society of the Silurians.
Married Paulette Singer, March 9, 1957 (divorced 1983). Children: Paul M., David A., Adam Son of. Married Martha Priddy Patterson, July 24, 1988.