He bit his lip in a manner which immediately awakened my maternal sympathy, and I helped him bite it.
Learning is what most adults will do for a living in the 21st century.
S. J. Perelman Humorist
- Gender: Male
- Citizenship: United States
- Born: Feb 1904
- Died: Oct 17, 1979
Sidney Joseph Perelman, known as S. J. Perelman, was an American humorist, author, and screenwriter. He is best known for his humorous short pieces written over many years for The New Yorker. He also wrote for several other magazines, including Judge, as well as books, scripts, and screenplays. Perelman received an Academy Award for screenwriting in 1956.