Lisa Niemi is the co-author of "The Time of My "Life, which she wrote with her late husband, Patrick Swayze. Niemi wrote, directed and produced the film "One Last Dance"" "in 2004. She has held many film, television, and Broadway roles and in addition, she wrote, directed and starred in the play "Without a Word"" "with her husband, garnering six Drama Critics Awards. Before turning to directing and acting, Niemi began her professional life as a dancer. Lisa resides on a ranch outside Los Angeles.