Dave Barry, author of numerous books and a weekly syndicated column with the Miami Herald, is well known for his scathing wit and deep insight into current political issues, exploding toilets, current economic trends, exploding whales, the future of America, exploding pop-tarts, and international relations.

Won the Pulitzer Prize for "his consistently effective use of humor as a device for presenting fresh insights into serious concerns."Television show "Dave's World" (1993) featuring Harry Anderson was based on his weekly satire column.His wife, Michelle Kaufman, is a sportswriter for the Miami Herald, where they both work.Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors". New Revision Series, Vol. 131, pages 14-18. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 1005.Once dedicated a book "To Earnest, who was a big help; and to Zippy, who was a small emergency backup help." Earnest and Zippy are the names of his two dogs.