Greg Cope White

The Roundtable

Greg Cope White's memoir "The Pink Marine" is the inspiration for hit Netflix series "Boots"

Joe Donahue

Greg Cope White’s memoir “The Pink Marine” is the inspiration for Netflix breakout hit “Boots.” “Boots” tells the story of an 18-year-old closeted gay teenager who enlists in the Marines with his straight best friend. Greg is not only the real-life inspiration he’s also one of the show’s writers and co-executive producer.