Funny Business

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For over fifty years, Art Buchwald's Pulitzer Prize-winning column of political satire established him as one of America's most widely read humorists, engaging with notable figures in Washington. Dean Acheson hailed him as the "greatest satirist in the English language since Pope and Swift." Buchwald's childhood in foster homes led him to view comedy as a refuge, while he battled depression privately for nearly three decades. His work reflects a unique blend of humor, akin to that of Mark Twain and Dorothy Parker, as he lampooned the powerful and critiqued political scoundrels. He believed in treating light subjects seriously and serious subjects lightly, a hallmark of his style. Throughout his life, Buchwald mingled with icons like Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor, and his wit earned him correspondence with legends such as Elvis Presley and Robert Frost. He chronicled significant historical events, including the Cuban Missile Crisis and Watergate, delivering sharp political commentary through his famous "Buchshots." This collection showcases Buchwald's enduring legacy as an American original, blending humor with insightful observations on society and politics.