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United States Dave Barry is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and humorist, renowned for his syndicated column and numerous bestselling books, making him a sought-after speaker for audiences seeking insight into humor, writing, and contemporary culture.
Dave Barry wrote a nationally syndicated humor column for The Miami Herald from 1983 to 2005, which was syndicated to over 500 newspapers.
CBS broadcast the sitcom *Dave's World* from 1993 to 1997, which was based on Dave Barry's books *Dave Barry Turns 40* and *Dave Barry's Greatest Hits*.
Barry collaborated with *Tropic* editors Gene Weingarten and Tom Shroder to organize the annual Tropic Hunt (later Herald Hunt) in Miami, which inspired *The Washington Post* Hunt, starting in 2008.
Dave Barry and his band The Urban Professionals performed their original song "The Tupperware Song" at the Tupperware headquarters in Orlando, Florida.
Dave Barry's band, the Rock Bottom Remainders, was founded for an American Booksellers Association convention and has performed for American Library Association conferences and major book festivals.
BookTrib.com published an article announcing Dave Barry’s new book, *Class Clown*, subtitled: *The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I went 77 Years without Growing Up*.
Dave Barry's book *Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I went 77 Years without Growing Up* can be purchased on Amazon.
Dave Barry's book *Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I went 77 Years without Growing Up* can be purchased at Barnes & Noble.
Dave Barry's book *Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I went 77 Years without Growing Up* can be purchased at Bookshop.
Simon & Schuster is the publisher of Dave Barry's book *Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I went 77 Years without Growing Up*.
GothamArtists serves as a booking agent for Dave Barry, noting his speaking fee typically ranges from $20,000 to $30,000, varying based on engagement type.
KeySpeakers represents Dave Barry for speaking engagements, highlighting his Pulitzer Prize for his syndicated column and connection to the TV show *Dave's World*.
The American Writers Museum hosted an event where Dave Barry discussed his new book, *Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass*.
David McAlister Barry was born on July 3, 1947, in Armonk, New York. His early life in Armonk, where his father was a Presbyterian minister, provided experiences that would later influence his humorous observations. He attended Wampus Elementary School, Harold C. Crittenden Junior High School, and Pleasantville High School, where he was elected “Class Clown” in 1965. Barry earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Haverford College in 1969. His early career began in 1971 as a general-assignment reporter for the *Daily Local News* in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He covered local government and civic events, and after two years, he was promoted to city editor. During this time, he also started writing a weekly humor column, developing the distinctive style that would later define his career. From 1974 to 1981, he briefly worked as a copy editor for the Associated Press in Philadelphia before joining Burger Associates, a consulting firm where he taught effective writing to business professionals.
A significant turning point in Barry’s career occurred in 1981 when he wrote a humorous guest column for *The Philadelphia Inquirer* about the birth of his son. This caught the attention of Gene Weingarten, an editor at *The Miami Herald*’s Sunday magazine, *Tropic*, who subsequently hired Barry as a humor columnist in 1983. His column gained widespread popularity and was nationally syndicated, reaching over 500 newspapers by the time he took a leave of absence in 2004. In 1988, Barry was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for “his consistently effective use of humor as a device for presenting fresh insights into serious concerns.” His success led to a television sitcom, *Dave’s World*, which aired on CBS from 1993 to 1997, based on his books *Dave Barry Turns 40* and *Dave Barry’s Greatest Hits*. The show starred Harry Anderson as Barry. His first novel, *Big Trouble*, published in 1999, was adapted into a film in 2002. Barry also played lead guitar in the Rock Bottom Remainders, a band composed of authors including Stephen King and Amy Tan, which toured to raise money for charitable causes.
Barry has authored numerous books including works of humor, comic novels, and children’s novels, many of which have appeared on *The New York Times* Best Seller list. He has contributed articles to various publications such as *Boating*, *Home Office Computing*, and *Reader’s Digest*. In 2005, he received the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. Although he ceased writing his weekly column in 2005, Barry continues to write occasional articles, his annual gift guide, and year-in-review features, maintaining a strong presence in the literary world. His influence extends to pop culture, as he is largely credited with popularizing “International Talk Like a Pirate Day.”
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