Oliver Herford
Oliver Herford was an Anglo-American writer, artist, and illustrator known for his pithy bon mots and skewed sense of humor.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Sheffield
- Educated at
- Antioch College
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Trending topics shown first"Darling: the popular form of address used in speaking to a person of the opposite sex whose name you cannot at the moment recall."
"Modesty is the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it."
"Cat: A pygmy lion who loves mice, hates dogs and patronizes human beings."
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Timeline
1863
Born
Birth1935
Died
Death
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