Art Buchwald
Arthur Buchwald was an American humorist best known for his column in The Washington Post. At the height of his popularity, it was published nationwide as a syndicated column in more than 500 newspapers. His column focused on political satire and commentary.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Mount Vernon
- Educated at
- Forest Hills High SchoolUSC Annenberg School for Communication and JournalismJamaica High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary🏆 Horatio Alger Award🏆 honorary doctorate of the University of South Carolina🏆 Evelyn F. Burkey Award
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"Every time you think television has hit its lowest ebb, a new...program comes along to make you wonder where you thought the ebb was."
"Whether it's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got."
"Just when you think there's nothing to write about, Nixon says, "I am not a crook." Jimmy Carter says, "I have lusted after women in my heart." President Reagan says, "I have just taken a urinalysis t…"
"People are broad-minded. They'll accept the fact that a person can be an alcoholic, a dope fiend, a wife beater and even a newspaperman, but if a man doesn't drive, there's something wrong with him."
"People ask what I am really trying to do with humor. The answer is, "I'm getting even." … For me, being funny is the best revenge."
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Timeline
1925
Born
Birth2007
Died
Death
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