On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Former FBI Director & Author, James Comey.  Comey shares a humorous anecdote about a prank played on him in college, discusses his new crime novel “Westport”, and reflects on his career in law enforcement and government…as well as the challenges of having worked as the FBI Director during the Trump administration.  He opens up about his motivations, personal experiences, and the impact of his work on his family.  Comey talks about the importance of diversity within the FBI, his unplanned career trajectory, and his new life as an author. The discussion also touches on memorable moments from the Showtime series “The Comey Rule”, including his interactions with Jeff Daniels, who portrayed him. Additionally, Comey divulges his daily routine, his love for writing and storytelling, and the influence of his life experiences on his creative works.  SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 03:34 James Comey's Early Life and Career 13:23 From Law School to Federal Prosecutor 25:52 A Life-Changing Incident 30:58 Family-Centric Decisions 32:45 The Impact of Public Scrutiny 35:23 Legal System and Truth 38:16 The Comey Rule and Real-Life Events 39:53 Diversity and Transformation in the FBI 44:01 Calm Leadership in Crisis 45:21 Writing and Real-Life Inspiration 52:01 Personal Reflections and Advice Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.  Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at  www.storyandcraftpod.com . . . #podcast #Comey #JamesComey #JimComey #FBI #FederalBureauofInvestigation #Author #Westport #TheComeyRule #Trump #DonaldTrump #45 #DOJ #Attorney #storyandcraft