Pat McCormick(1927-2005)

He was a champion hurdler in high school. Served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. After military service, he graduated from Harvard University. A year into studies at Harvard Law School, he dropped out to work in advertising in New York City, a short-lived career he gave up for comedy writing.

[during an argument with writer Paul Keyes] Paul, your parents owe the world a retraction.