Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American children's author, illustrator, animator, and cartoonist. He is known for his work writing and illustrating more than 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Springfield
- Educated at
- Dartmouth CollegeLincoln College
- Awards
- 🏆 Children's Literature Legacy Award🏆 Legion of Merit🏆 European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal🏆 World War II Victory Medal🏆 Regina Medal
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You."
"They say I'm old-fashioned, and live in the past, but sometimes I think progress progresses too fast!"
"Oh the places you'll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that ball will make you the winning-est winner of all…"
"You won't lag behind, because you'll have the speed. You'll pass the whole gang and you'll soon take the lead.Wherever you fly, you'll be best of the best.Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.Ex…"
"Fame you'll be famous, as famous as can be, with everyone watching you win on TV, Except when they don't because sometimes they won't.."
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Timeline
1904
Born
Birth1991
Died
Death
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