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4 unusual facts about Ralph Leighton


Ralph Leighton

In 1990 he wrote Tuva or Bust! Richard Feynman's Last Journey.

He is the son of the late Caltech physicist Robert B. Leighton, who was also a close personal friend of Feynman.

He is credited as associate producer & originator of the concept for the academy-award nominated documentary film Genghis Blues (2000) which came about through the nexus provided by Friends of Tuva.

Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!

The anecdotes were edited from taped conversations that Feynman had with his close friend and drumming partner Ralph Leighton.



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