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A prolific author, award-winning journalist and celebrated humorist, Dave Barry has been tickling America's funny bone for over three decades.  For 25 years, he was a syndicated columnist whose work appeared in more than 500 newspapers in the United States and abroad. 

In 1988, Barry won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary, the only humor writer to have won journalism's top award.  He has penned over 30 humor and children's books, including many that have been made into films and television series.  From his weekly columns to his annual projects and now to his entertaining speaking engagements, Barry always finds a way to connect with his audience to help them make sense of life's absurdities.

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Legendary Humorist

For over 30 years, Dave Barry authored a syndicated weekly column that generated a loyal fan following for his perspectives and explanations on the absurdities of daily life.  His literary career took off when Miami Herald Magazine editors took note of his writing for a small community newspaper in suburban Philadelphia.  After a year of writing freelance columns for the magazine, Barry joined The Herald full-time in 1983.  Almost immediately, Barry made his name with wickedly funny and insightful observations on life in general and Miami in particular, helping define Miami's image as "a peninsular paragon of the peculiar."  

Talented Entertainer and Performer

Retired from his weekly column, Barry now concentrates on his book and screenplay writing as well as annual projects such as "The Holiday Gift Guide" and "Year in Review" features that appear in newspapers nationwide.  In addition to several film adaptations, two of his books were used as the basis for the CBS TV sitcom Dave's World, in which Harry Anderson played Barry.  A true Renaissance man, Barry also plays lead guitar in a literary rock band called the Rock Bottom Remainders, whose other members include Stephen King, Amy Tan, Ridley Pearson and Mitch Albom.  He has made many TV appearances, including an infamous one on the David Letterman show where he proved that it is possible to set fire to a pair of men's underpants with a Barbie doll.

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Dave Barry's Unique Observations and Insights

Dave Barry is world-renown for his deft, satirical comedy that borders on the ridiculous and sometimes even inches past it. His premise of making humor out of familiar events, daily life and at times, notable historical and government figures, appeals to audiences everywhere.  Barry is one of the most gifted comic writers and entertainers today, offering his wickedly funny insights and savvy observations in a style that only Barry can deliver.

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