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Lewis Grizzard Writer

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Oct 20, 1946
  • Died: Mar 20, 1994

Lewis McDonald Grizzard, Jr. was an American writer and humorist, known for his Southern demeanor and commentary on the American South. Although he spent his early career as a newspaper sports writer and editor, becoming the sports editor of the Atlanta Journal at age 23, he is much better known for his humorous newspaper columns in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was also a popular stand-up comedian & lecturer.

Grizzard also published a total of twenty-five books, including collections of his columns, expanded versions of his stand-up comedy routines, and the autobiographical If I Ever Get Back to Georgia, I'm Gonna Nail My Feet to the Ground. Although much of his comedy discussed the South and Grizzard’s personal and professional lives, it was also a commentary on issues prevalent throughout America, including relationships between men and women, politics, and health, especially heart health. Grizzard was also the stepbrother of the Southern humorist Ludlow Porch.

I grew up in a very large family in a very small house. I never slept alone until after I was married. being alone

Instead of getting married again, I'm going to find a woman I don't like and give her a house. marriage

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