Article: FROM THE MINISTER OF PROPAGANDA.('The X-Files' creator Chris Carter)

AGE: 40. MISC. Former surfing-magazine editor, created 'The X-Files' in 1993, paranormal conspiracy skeptic, trusts no one. THIS WAS CHRIS Carter's idea for NEWSWEEK's cover shoot: him as master puppeteer with Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny dangling on strings below him. The word "Svengali" has been used to describe his vigorous ego and controlling management style over the "Ministry of Propaganda," as he calls his operation. The man does not suffer from self-esteem issues. Carter created "The X-Files," and is its executive producer, its capacious brian and its tricky nervous system. The movie is equally his alien baby, through he delegated the directing and half the ...

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