Who was Ogden Nash?
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And why do we still read his work? To find out, Think Tank is joined by Douglas Parker, author of Ogden Nash: The Life And Work of Americas Laureate of Light Verse. The topic before the house: Ogden Nash revealed, this week on Think Tank. MR. WATTENBERG: Doug Parker, welcome to Think Tank. MR. PARKER: Thank you. MR. WATTENBERG: And let me tell our viewers that your book, the full title of which is Ogden Nash, subtitle, The Life and Work of Americas Laureate of Light Verse, is a terrific book. MR. PARKER: Well, thank you. MR. WATTENBERG: It is just – magic words in publishing as you know are, its a good read in its own right. Even without the remarkable poetry its just a fascinating story. So tell me, lets begin at the beginning. Where was he born? MR. PARKER: Ogden was born in Rye, New York. He grew up in Rye as a young child and also in Savannah where his father headed up a naval stores business. MR. WATTENBERG: Rye at that time was sort of a well-to-do suburban community. MR. PARKER:
