Ogden Nash was a witty poet who wrote humorous poetry. He was born in 1902 and died in 1971. His most famous works include 'The Tale of Custard the Dragon' and 'The Cow That Jumped Over the Moon'. He is best known for his light-hearted and often whimsical verse. Nash's work was widely published in magazines and newspapers, and he was also a popular lecturer. He was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1968. Nash's first name was Ogden, which is the answer to the crossword puzzle.