Frank Sullivan | |
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Born | Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S. | September 22, 1892
Died | February 19, 1976 Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S. | (aged 83)
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]
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 ...