Author Joseph Welsh originally entitled the book, Memoirs of Joe Welsh, however he wanted it to be memorable. Everybody knows a kid from Philadelphia. Thus, Memoirs of a Kid from Philly was born. About the Author Joseph Welsh has a love for writing and has had a lifelong philosophy of: "if you love what you're doing, you'll never work a day in your life." Welsh has a love of flying and it was instilled in him in grade school where he built flying models during World War II. His interest wasn't satisfied until he became airborne. In short, if you have a dream pursue it; it's not work!