Frank Sullivan | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 22, 1892 Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 19, 1976 (aged 83) Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Humorist |
| Alma mater | Cornell University |
| Notable work | Mr. Arbuthnot |
Francis John Sullivan (September 22, 1892 – February 19, 1976) was an American humorist, best remembered for creating the character Mr. Arbuthnot the Cliche Expert.[1]
- ^ Sullivan, Frank (1947) [1938]. "The Cliche Expert Testifies as a Roosevelt Hater". In Crane, Milton (ed.). The Roosevelt Era. New York: Boni and Gaer. pp. 237–242. OCLC 275967.
Mr. Arbuthnot: No sir! Nobody is going to tell me how to run my business. Q: Mr. Arbuthnot, you sound like a Roosevelt hater. A: I certainly am. Q: In that case, perhaps you could give us an idea of some of the cliches your set is in the habit of using in speaking of Mr. Roosevelt ...