Date of Birth: March 23, 1940
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Frances Mayes is a renowned American author, educator, and poet. Born on March 23, 1940, in Fitzgerald, Georgia, she has made significant contributions to literature and education over her illustrious career. Mayes is best known for her memoir “Under the Tuscan Sun,” which chronicles her experiences renovating an abandoned villa in Tuscany, Italy, and was later adapted into a popular film. She has authored multiple books, including travel memoirs, novels, and cookbooks, reflecting her deep passion for Italian culture and cuisine. Mayes’ work has inspired countless readers to explore the joys of travel, food, and the arts. She has held teaching positions at several universities, most notably at San Francisco State University, where she influenced a generation of students with her profound insights into creative writing and literature.
5 Interesting Facts about Frances Mayes
1. Frances Mayes’ memoir “Under the Tuscan Sun” spent over two years on the New York Times Best Seller list.
2. She was a professor of creative writing at San Francisco State University for over 20 years.
3. Frances Mayes has been a recipient of the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.
4. She co-owns a winery in Tuscany with her husband, Ed Kleinschmidt Mayes.
5. In addition to her memoirs, she has published several volumes of poetry and a novel, “Swan.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Frances Mayes
1. “Life offers you a thousand chances… all you have to do is take one.”
2. “Splurge on it all. Live in such a way that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.”
3. “Any arbitrary turning along the way and I would be elsewhere; I would be different.”
4. “I am learning the art of living in the present from the Italians.”
5. “I’d rather sit under the olive trees with a glass of wine than be at the fanciest restaurant in the world.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Frances Mayes is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Frances Mayes does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Website of Frances Mayes](https://www.francesmayesbooks.com
2. [Frances Mayes’ Biography on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0562706/bio
4. [Frances Mayes’ Goodreads Profile](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/11961.Frances_Mayes
5. [Under the Tuscan Sun on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Under-Tuscan-Sun-At-Home/dp/0767900383
