Richard Lederer is the author of more than 35 books, including Anguished English, Crazy English, Get Thee to a Punnery, The Gift of Age, More Anguished English, and the coauthor of Super Funny Animal Jokes and Wild and Wacky Animal Jokes. He is a former teacher, having taught English and media for 27 years. He has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International's Golden Gavel winner. He lives in San Diego.