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Dave Barry

Dave Barry

Biographical

This is Barry's biography from the Miami Herald, where he's been a columnist since 1983. Besides the biographical sketch, you'll find a photo of Barry and links to a bulletin board and to some recent columns.

Here's Barry's biography from one of his agencies, Grabow & Associates. How does the information differ here from that in the biography above? Why, do you think the presentations are different?

When Barry was the master of ceremonies at their national conference in 2002, the American Advertising Federation put together this profile of Barry.

Cultural

Did you know that Barry has been a contributor to both film and television? Here's his filmography from Imdb.com.

Search here to find Barry's citation for his Pulitzer Prize. When you find the page which of the other recipients do you recognize? How can you go about finding out more about them?

Tired of Netscape? Fed up with Internet Explorer? Well, you finally have an alternative. Click here to install DaveScape.

Did you know that Barry is a member of a band called the Rock Bottom Remainders? Want to know more about it? Click here to their homepage at “Don't Quit Your Day Job” Records.

Bibliographical

For Barry's insights into big government, take a look at this interview on the subject at Reason magazine. The title: “All I Think Is That It's Stupid.”

Here are some excerpts from Dave Barry's Complete Guide to Guys, if you're interested in “important guy issues” like scratching.

Still hungry for more? Well, here's a page from Bookbrowse.com where you'll find links to excerpts from both Big Trouble and Dave Barry Turns 50.