Sullivan McLeod grew up in Margaret River and is the second eldest of four boys. He has performed around the world as a stand-up comedian for seven years and describes himself as a restless vagabond.

His first book, Tunnel Vision, chronicles his life on a professional surfing tour. Now in stores. A follow-up book, tentatively titled Saltwater Cowboy, will be about a year spent on a professional bull riding tour in America, and should be released in 2011.