About
Prolific twentieth-century poet and author who became known for his humorous poems and satirical works. His publications include The Medical Muse, For Partly Proud Parents, and Punctured Poems.
Before Fame
He studied at Pomona College and Harvard University.
Trivia
He appeared on "You Bet Your Life," a game show hosted by Groucho Marx. For the occasion, he composed a humorous poem entitled "To Groucho."
Family Life
He was born in Southern California to a pharmacist father.
Associated With
His light-verse poetic style has been compared to that of Ogden Nash.
