Tom Robbins

Date of Birth: July 22, 1932

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

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Biography

Tom Robbins is an acclaimed American author recognized for his eclectic, imaginative novels characterized by their offbeat humor, innovative prose, and philosophical undertones. Born in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, Robbins had a peripatetic childhood due to his father’s career as a manager for a regional electric company. He attended Washington and Lee University in Virginia but left to join the Air Force. After his service, he enrolled at Richmond Professional Institute (now Virginia Commonwealth University), where he completed his studies in journalism. Robbins worked as a copy editor for the Seattle Times during the 1960s and began writing fiction in the late 1960s. His debut novel, “Another Roadside Attraction,” published in 1971, set the tone for his distinctive style that blends surrealism with incisive social commentary. Over the years, Robbins has penned several bestsellers, including “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues,” “Still Life with Woodpecker,” and “Jitterbug Perfume.” Robbins’ writing often explores themes of love, individuality, and the nature of reality, wrapped in a whimsical narrative structure. His works have garnered a cult following and critical acclaim, solidifying his place as a unique voice in American literature.

5 Interesting Facts about Tom Robbins

1. Tom Robbins’ novel “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” was adapted into a film directed by Gus Van Sant in 1993.

2. Robbins has been described as “a vital national treasure” by the Seattle Times.

3. He received the Golden Umbrella Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2012 from the Seattle Public Library.

4. Robbins’ work often includes elements of magical realism.

5. He once worked as an art critic for the Seattle Times before fully committing to his fiction writing career.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tom Robbins

1. “It’s never too late to have a happy childhood.”

2. “There are only two mantras, yum and yuck, mine is yum.”

3. “Humanity has advanced, when it has advanced, not because it has been sober, responsible, and cautious, but because it has been playful, rebellious, and immature.”

4. “The highest function of love is that it makes the loved one a unique and irreplaceable being.”

5. “We’re our own dragons as well as our own heroes, and we have to rescue ourselves from ourselves.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Tom Robbins’ net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Tom Robbins has three children. His son Rip Robbins, from his first marriage, is the most known among them. Robbins has kept much of his personal life private, so detailed information about his other children is not widely publicized.