"Good satire comes from anger. It comes from a sense of injustice, that there are wrongs in the world that need to be fixed. And what better place to get that well of venom and outrage boiling than a newsroom, because you're on the front lines."
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Carl Hiaasen, born on March 12, 1953, in Plantation, Florida, is a celebrated American author and journalist renowned for his satirical novels that often expose the absurdities of contemporary life and environmental issues in Florida. With a career spanning decades, Hiaasen’s sharp wit and keen observations have garnered a dedicated readership, leading to bestsellers like "Skinny Legs and All" and "Sick Puppy." His legacy is marked not only by his engaging storytelling but also by his fierce advocacy for preserving Florida's unique ecosystems.
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"My books are shelved in different places, depending on the bookstore. Sometimes they can be found in the Mystery section, sometimes in the Humor department, and occasionally even in the Literature aisle, which is somewhat astounding."
Carl Hiaasen
"Here's my rule: You always want to pay cash for your own books, because if they look at the name on the credit card and then they look at the name on the book jacket, then there's this look of such profound sympathy for you that you had to resort to this. It really is withering."
Carl Hiaasen
"My humour has always come from anger, but I have to make sure I don't just get angry and jump on a soapbox."
Carl Hiaasen
"Nobody with an IQ higher than emergency-room temperature could ever believe that 'death panels' would be appointed to nudge the elderly toward euthanasia. Yet for idle entertainment, it's hard to beat Sarah Palin's ignorant nattering on the subject."
Carl Hiaasen