Dave Barry
American journalist and humorist
Born
July 3rd, 1947
77 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A journalist and author contributed to humor writing through columns and books. The work spanned various topics including politics, life in America, and social commentary. Created a successful humorous column that was published in over 500 newspapers. Authored several books, with notable works including 'Dave Barry Turns 50' and 'Big Trouble.' Received the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1988 for writing that entertained and informed.
Wrote a humor column for the Miami Herald
Published 'Dave Barry Turns 50'
Won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1988
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