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Sidney Joseph Perelman (February 1, 1904 – October 17, 1979) was an American humorist and screenwriter. He is best known for his humorous short pieces written over many years for The New Yorker. He also wrote for several other magazines, including Judge, as well as books, scripts, and screenplays.
Aug 24, 2021 · Culture Desk. Having a Laugh with S. J. Perelman. The longtime New Yorker writer was a master of the extended satiric riff. By Adam Gopnik. August 24, 2021. What Perelman offers us at his...
Discover S. J. Perelman famous and rare quotes. Share funny quotes by S. J. Perelman and quotations about writing and age. "Love is not the dying moan of a..."
S.J. Perelman (born Feb. 1, 1904, Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.—died Oct. 17, 1979, New York, N.Y.) was an American humorist who was a master of wordplay in books, movies, plays, and essays. Perelman’s parents moved the family from Brooklyn to Providence, R.I., during his childhood.
Oct 29, 2021 · Learn about the life and work of S. J. Perelman, a humorist who co-wrote two Marx Brothers movies and wrote feuilletons for The New Yorker. Editor Adam Gopnik discusses Perelman's style, genre, and themes in this Q & A.
S.J. Perelman has 92 books on Goodreads with 7163 ratings. S.J. Perelman’s most popular book is The Most of S.J. Perelman.
Oct 18, 1979 · S. J. Perelman, the humorist and author whose penchant for wordplay, spoofery and zaniness, indulged in essays, books, plays and movies, helped to shape American humor, died yesterday morning...
