Tom Lehrer
Tom Lehrer is a renowned American mathematician, songwriter, and satirist, best known for his sharp, humorous songs that comment on social and political issues. His work gained significant popularity during the 1960s, particularly for songs like 'The Elements' and 'Lobachevsky.' Lehrer’s unique blend of wit and intelligence, along with his educational background in mathematics, allowed him to craft songs that were not only entertaining but also thought-provoking.
Born on Apr 09, 1928 (97 years old)
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India:
Singer-songwriter-mathematician Tom Lehrer noted that political satire became obsolete when they awarded the prize to Henry Kissinger.
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Norway:
Tom Lehrer is an American comedian who commented on the political implications of the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Ireland:
Tom Lehrer’s recent death reinforced the notion of satirising the Trump administration.
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Ireland:
The late Tom Lehrer probably wasn’t serious when he extolled the avicidal joys of 'poisoning pigeons in the park'.
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Ireland:
Tom Lehrer is referenced in the context of avoiding political satire related to Donald Trump.
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Ireland:
Tom Lehrer is a musical satirist known for his clever songs that critique popular music and politics.
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Pakistan:
Tom Lehrer, the Harvard mathematician and satirist who died last month at 97, was right when he informed us in the 1950s that 'we will all go together when we go'.
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Ireland:
Tom Lehrer was a US satirical songwriter known for his witty songs, including one about Wernher von Braun.
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Denmark:
Tom Lehrer was a pianist, songwriter, and satirist known for his humorous songs.
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Denmark:
Tom Lehrer was a pianist, songwriter, and satirist who passed away at the age of 97.
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