Scott Adams
Scott Adams was an American cartoonist, author, and conservative commentator. He was best known for the creator of the Dilbert comic strip and nonfiction works of business, self-improvement, commentary, and satire.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Windham
- Educated at
- Haas School of BusinessWindham-Ashland-Jewett Central SchoolHartwick College
- Awards
- 🏆 Adamson Awards🏆 Orwell Award
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"Of all the things that influence elections, it appears that information is the least significant. Elections are won by the candidate whose staff members are the most skilled at manipulating the voters…"
"These days it seems like any idiot with a laptop computer can churn out a business book and make a few bucks. That's certainly what I'm hoping. It would be a real letdown if the trend changed before t…"
"When we are born, all humans are clueless, self-absorbed, and helpless. Most babies will grow out of it. Those who don't become managers."
"A growing number of workers -- those who are more clever than industrious -- have already discovered the unbridled joy of sitting at home and getting paid for sleeping, eating, masturbating, and watch…"
"If our mushrooms make you hallucinate, please inform us immediately so we can overcharge you."
"Conversation is more than the sum of the words. It is also a way of signaling the importance of another person by showing your willingness to give that person your rarest resource: time. It is a way o…"
Works & Publications
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Timeline
1957
Born
Birth2026
Died
Death
Influenced By
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Source Attribution
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