Lenny Lipton was born May 18, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York. He wrote the lyrics of the song "Puff, the Magic Dragon" when he was nineteen years old. He is the author of Independent Filmmaking and The Super 8 Book. He lives in California with his wife and daughter.

In HAPPY BIRTHDAY LENNY, Mother explains the nature of her love. (File under neurosis.)

Exhibition: Robert Flaherty Film Seminar; NY Film Festival.