Buckley, Christopher
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Christopher Buckley, son of conservative writer William F Buckley, is a political satirist and a regular contributor to the New Yorker and Forbes FYI. His four novels include a best-seller, 'The White House Mess,' and his latest, 'Thank You For Smoking,' about a tobacco-industry lobbyist.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1997
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Shearer, Harry
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Satirist Harry Shearer provides one of the voice on 'The Simpsons' television cartoon. Shearer conveys his satire in variety of media including the press, theater, radio, TV and in motion pictures. Shearer's biography is detailed.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2001
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Parkinson, Cyril Northcote
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C. Northcote Parkinson died on Mar 9, 1993. Parkinson was a British writer and satirist best known for a collection of essays called 'Parkinson's Law.'
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1993
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