“An ice-fishing shanty is basically a tin outhouse on a frozen lake, except that in an outhouse, the hole has a purpose. In ice fishing, the hole is what you stare at for hours, hoping that at some point you'll break the monotony by falling in.”

American author, columnist, and humorist

W. Bruce Cameron is an American author, columnist, and humorist. He is best known for his novel A Dog's Purpose, which became a New York Times bestseller and later inspired a film adaptation. His writing is widely associated with popular, accessible humor and with stories centered on dogs. A Dog's Purpose was followed by A Dog's Journey, which he adapted for the screen with Cathryn Michon.