Charles was born and raised in a coal mining town in Southern West Virginia. Learning institutions at Keystone-Eckman, Kimball High, Bluefield State, and the University of Southern California were ...view moreCharles was born and raised in a coal mining town in Southern West Virginia. Learning institutions at Keystone-Eckman, Kimball High, Bluefield State, and the University of Southern California were important institutions in shaping a life filled with wonder, impossible dreams, and hope. He lives in California with his wife, Frances and her two cats.view less