Dave Barry

Date of Birth: July 3, 1947

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Dave Barry is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American author and columnist, best known for his humor writing. Born in Armonk, New York, Barry began his journalism career at the Daily Local News in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He achieved widespread fame as a syndicated humor columnist for the Miami Herald, where his work was published in more than 500 newspapers across the United States. Barry has authored numerous books, both non-fiction and fiction, often focusing on the absurdities of everyday life. His humor is characterized by a keen observational wit and a penchant for highlighting the ridiculous aspects of modern society.

5 Interesting Facts about Dave Barry

1. Dave Barry won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1988.

2. He played lead guitar for a rock band called “The Rock Bottom Remainders,” which included several other famous authors.

3. Barry’s novel “Big Trouble” was adapted into a film starring Tim Allen and Rene Russo.

4. He has appeared on TV shows such as “Late Show with David Letterman” and “Real Time with Bill Maher.”

5. Barry has written over 30 books, including novels, essay collections, and children’s books.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dave Barry

1. “You can only be young once. But you can always be immature.”

2. “The one thing that unifies all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status, or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we all believe that we are above-average drivers.”

3. “The problem with winter sports is that – follow me closely here – they generally take place in winter.”

4. “If you have a big enough dictionary, just about everything is a word.”

5. “Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

As of the latest estimates, Dave Barry’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $10 million.

Children

Dave Barry has two children: a son named Robert Barry, from his first marriage to Beth Lenox, and a daughter named Sophie Barry, from his third marriage to Michelle Kaufman.