Conversation so far:
Did Cameron Crowe write the book Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
His book, Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A True Story, came out in 1981.
When did Cameron Crowe write the book Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
in 1981.
Was the book Fast Times at Ridgemont High popular?
When did the book Fast Times at Ridgemont High get made into a movie?
In 1982.
Who starred in the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Eric Stoltz, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates, Anthony Edwards, Nicolas Cage, Forest Whitaker, and Sean Penn.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Cameron Crowe article?
Though he initially planned to include himself in the book, he realized that it would jeopardize his ability to capture the true essence of the high school experience.
How long was Cameron Crowe undercover in Clairemont High school?
He enrolled as Dave Cameron at Clairemont High School in San Diego. Reliving the senior year he never had, he made friends and began to fit in.

Question: Is that where he got inspiration for his book?
Self-contained rewrite: Is Clairemont High School where Cameron Crowe got inspiration for his book Fast Times at Ridgemont High?