
P. J. O’Rourke
P. J. O’Rourke was an American political satirist and humorist known for his witty and often irreverent commentary on politics and culture. He gained prominence in the 1970s and 1980s as a writer for National Lampoon and later authored several bestselling books, including 'Parliament of Whores' and 'Holidays in Hell.' O’Rourke's sharp observations and satirical style earned him a place as one of the leading voices in American humor, where he blended a libertarian perspective with a keen eye for the absurdities of modern life.
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American humorist P. J. O’Rourke wrote of these bestsellers, 'Honesty comes in various types and the best is exaggeration ... Clive exaggerates to wonderfully honest effect.'
The Belle Burden controversy: Can we trust ‘Strangers’?The Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-06-01









