“The harsh truth is, most red-haired men look like blondes who've spoiled from lack of refrigeration. They look like brown-haired men who've been composted out behind the barn. Yet that same pigmentation that on a man can resemble leaf mold or junkyard rust, a woman wears like a tiara of rubies.”

American novelist and essayist, 1936–present. He blends surrealism with social commentary, crafting stories that explore human nature, spirituality, and the absurdities of life through rich, inventive prose. His works often feature eccentric characters and playful, philosophical musings on existence.