Walter Isaacson has the duty of writing the authorized biography of one Mr. Steve Jobs. The most interesting part is Jobs hasn’t wanted a bio put out and has fought the idea for a very long time. However, the news came as no surprise to anyone who has worked with Isaacson. If there is one thread that runs through his long career in journalism and public service, it’s his talent for spotting the most influential people in any room and finding a way to get close to them. How did Walter manage to win the trust of Steve Jobs, a man whose huge for secrecy — and his contempt for journalists — are legendary? Says Simon & Schuster editor-in-chief Priscilla Painton, Isaacson’s editor and a Time alumna: “It was Walter’s idea. And you know Walter — he just worked at it.” All I have to say is good luck Walter and I look forward to the chapter about his relationship with Bill Gates.