Liam Hughes (William Hughes) was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was raised in South Baltimore, on Locust Point, near historic Fort McHenry. As a young man, he worked on the docks as a longshoreman and was a member of ILA Locals 829 and 1429. Hughes is also an attorney, political commentator, photo journalist and author. His latest book, "Baltimore Iconoclast" (iUniverse, Inc.) is available online.