George S. Kaufman — American Dramatist born on November 16, 1889, died on June 02, 1961

George Simon Kaufman was an American playwright, theatre director and producer, humorist, and drama critic. In addition to comedies and political satire, he wrote several musicals, notably for the Marx Brothers. One play and one musical that he wrote won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama: You Can't Take It with You, and Of Thee I Sing. He also won the Tony Award as a Director, for the musical Guys and Dolls... (wikipedia)

At dramatic rehearsals, the only author that's better than an absent one is a dead one.
Satire is what closes on Saturday night.
When I was born I owed twelve dollars.
Office hours are from 12 to 1 with an hour off for lunch.
When I invite a woman to dinner, I expect her to look at my face. That's the price she has to pay.