Dave Barry is an American author and columnist known for his humorous writing. He is a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer who has written over 30 books, including novels, non-fiction works, and children's books. He is also a popular public speaker and has appeared on television shows such as The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. Barry has been a columnist for the Miami Herald since 1983 and has written for other publications such as The New York Times and Esquire.