Kate asked this question about The Guide:
Did anyone think Alison K was based on anyone in real life? My mind kept going to Alison Krauss but only because of the name. I also couldn't figure out how old she was. At one point it said she could be Jack's older sister, but she seemed to act like someone quite a bit older than him at times. I kept picturing her in her early 40s even though I think she was meant to be late 20s or early 30s.
Lisa J I immediately went to musician Alison Krauss, too. She, in fact, is from North Carolina --by way of Illinois-- and is a flyfisher. I can only picture …moreI immediately went to musician Alison Krauss, too. She, in fact, is from North Carolina --by way of Illinois-- and is a flyfisher. I can only picture Heller's character as the artist now (in real life Ms. K is 50)!(less)
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