Scott Adams

Date of Birth: June 8, 1957

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Scott Adams is an American cartoonist and writer, best known as the creator of the popular comic strip “Dilbert.” Born in Windham, New York, Adams pursued a degree in economics from Hartwick College and later earned an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. Before becoming a full-time cartoonist, Adams worked in various roles for several large corporations, including Pacific Bell. His experiences in corporate America inspired much of the content for “Dilbert,” which first appeared in 1989. The comic strip quickly gained a massive following for its satirical and relatable portrayal of office life and corporate culture. Adams has also authored several books, including “The Dilbert Principle” and “How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big,” which have further cemented his reputation as a keen observer of modern workplace dynamics.

5 Interesting Facts about Scott Adams

1. Scott Adams was rejected by several cartoon syndicates before “Dilbert” was finally picked up by United Media.

2. He holds a patent for a “method and system for generating an interactive comic strip.”

3. Adams has a black belt in Taekwondo.

4. He lost his ability to speak for over three years due to a condition called spasmodic dysphonia.

5. “Dilbert” has been published in over 2,000 newspapers in 57 countries and in 19 languages.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Scott Adams

1. “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.”

2. “Engineers like to solve problems. If there are no problems handily available, they will create their own problems.”

3. “The best things in life are silly.”

4. “You don’t have to be a ‘person of influence’ to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they’ve taught me.”

5. “If you spend all your time arguing with people who are nuts, you’ll be exhausted and the nuts will still be nuts.”