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"Many of you might already recognize me as the guy in the question-mark suits appearing in the late night TV commercials and on the cover of educational books and CDs." -- Matthew Lesko
Matthew Lesko (born May 11, 1943) is an American author, self-proclaimed federal grant researcher, and infomercial personality. He has authored over 20 reference books telling people how to get "free" money from the United States government. He is popularly known as "that question mark guy" for the Riddler-like suits that he wears in his television commercials, infomercials, interviews, and in his everyday life.

Lesko lives near Washington, D.C. with his third wife Wendy Schaetzel Lesko and their two sons, Max and Morgan. He grew up in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Lesko received his undergraduate degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, then went to Vietnam as a navigator for the U.S. Navy. When Lesko returned he earned a master's degree in business administration (MBA) from American University in Washington D.C. He claims to have researched government grants for over 25 years.

Lesko is known for his colorful suits decorated with question marks. Mr. Lesko sometimes wears one of his "question mark suits" during his daily activities in and around Washington, D.C., and drives a vehicle with question marks on it: at various points he has driven a yellow Mini Cooper, an orange Scion, and a Vespa scooter.

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Total Books: 70
American Benefits for Seniors Getting the Most Out of Your Retirement
Free Money for Everybody
2005 - Free Money for Everybody (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781878346810
ISBN-10: 1878346814
Genre: Nonfiction
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 13

Free Money for Entrepreneurs You Won't Get Rich Working for Somebody Else
2005 - Free Money for Entrepreneurs You Won't Get Rich Working for Somebody Else [Free Money Books] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781878346698
ISBN-10: 1878346695
Genres: Business & Money, Engineering & Transportation
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 2

BottomLine's Big Fat Book of Free Money for Everyone
2005 - Bottomline's Big Fat Book of Free Money for Everyone (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780887233401
ISBN-10: 0887233406
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 1

Bottom Line's Big Fat Book of Free Money for Everyone
2005 - Bottom Line's Big Fat Book of Free Money for Everyone (Hardcover)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780887233630
ISBN-10: 0887233635
Genre: Reference
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Free Money To Quit Your Job
2004 - Free Money to Quit Your Job (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781878346681
ISBN-10: 1878346687
Genre: Business & Money
  • Currently 1.5/5 Stars.
 2

Free Money To Get A Better Home
2004 - Free Money to Get a Better Home (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781878346674
ISBN-10: 1878346679
Genres: Business & Money, Reference
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How to Write And Get a Grant
2003 - How to Write and Get a Grant (Paperback)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9781878346667
ISBN-10: 1878346660
Genres: Business & Money, Nonfiction, Engineering & Transportation
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Big Fat Book of Free Money for Everyone Bottom Line
2003 - Big Fat Book of Free Money for Everyone Bottom Line (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780887232787
ISBN-10: 0887232787
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Free Legal Help
2001 - Free Legal Help [Made E-Z Guides] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781563825088
ISBN-10: 1563825082
Genres: Reference, Law, Engineering & Transportation
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Free Money to Change Your Life
2001 - Free Money to Change Your Life (Paperback)Audio Cassette
ISBN-13: 9781878346407
ISBN-10: 1878346407
Genre: Business & Money
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 2

Free Money For Your Retirement
2000 - Free Money for Your Retirement (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781878346605
ISBN-10: 1878346601
Genres: Business & Money, Reference
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Free Stuff for Everyone Made EZ
2000 - Free Stuff for Everyone Made Ez [Made E-Z Guides] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781563825095
ISBN-10: 1563825090
Genre: Business & Money
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Free Stuff For Pet Lovers
2000 - Free Stuff for Pet Lovers (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781878346483
ISBN-10: 1878346482
Genre: Crafts, Hobbies & Home
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Free Stuff for Everyone
2000 - Free Stuff for Everyone [Made E-Z Guides] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781563824593
ISBN-10: 1563824590
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Government Giveaways for Entrepreneurs IV
2000 - Government Giveaways for Entrepreneurs IV [Government Giveaways for Entrepreneurs] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781878346599
ISBN-10: 1878346598
Genre: Business & Money
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Free Stuff for Women's Health Fitness and Nutrition
2000 - Free Stuff for Women's Health Fitness and Nutrition (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781878346506
ISBN-10: 1878346504
Genres: Business & Money, Health, Fitness & Dieting, Reference
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
 3

Free Money and Help for Women Entrepreneurs
2000 - Free Money and Help for Women Entrepreneurs (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781878346513
ISBN-10: 1878346512
Genres: Business & Money, Reference
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 7

Free College and Training Money For Women
2000 - Free College and Training Money for Women (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781878346520
ISBN-10: 1878346520
Genres: Reference, Nonfiction
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 5

Free Stuff for Busy Moms
1999 - Free Stuff for Busy Moms (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781878346490
ISBN-10: 1878346490
Genres: Parenting & Relationships, Reference
  • Currently 2.6/5 Stars.
 5

Gobs and Gobs of Free Stuff
1998 - Gobs and Gobs of Free Stuff (Paperback)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780965011822
ISBN-10: 0965011828
Genre: Reference
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 1

1996 - Government Giveaways for Entrepreneurs III [Government Giveaways for Entrepreneurs] (Paperback)
1996 - Lesko's Infopower [Lesko's Info-Power] (Paperback)
1993 - Government Giveaways for Entrepreneurs [Government Giveaways for Entrepreneurs] (Paperback)
Lesko's Infopower II [Lesko's Info-Power] (Paperback)