Lewis Grizzard

Lewis McDonald Grizzard Jr. (October 20, 1946 – March 20, 1994) 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 and lecturer.

Grizzard also published a total of 25 books, including collections of his columns (e.g. ''Chili Dawgs Always Bark at Night''), expanded versions of his stand-up comedy routines (''I Haven't Understood Anything Since 1962''), 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 (e.g. ''If Love Were Oil, I'd Be About a Quart Low''), politics, and health, especially heart health. Grizzard was also the stepbrother of the Southern humorist Ludlow Porch. Provided by Wikipedia