Budd Dwyer (also known as R. Budd Dwyer) was a politician from the state of Pennsylvania. His professional success was hampered by his erratic personal behavior and frequent legal troubles, including incarceration. Dwyer's work is known for advocating political, economic, social, and racial equality as well as his raw descriptions of violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and conflicts with the law. Near the end of his life, Dwyer's career had hit a rough spot, but he still managed to go out with a bang.