Birthdate: September 25, 1932
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinos
If you don't know who Shel Silverstein is, you most definitely know his work. Shel excelled as an author, poet, songwriter, illustrator, playwright and composer - among other things. There's not much this guy couldn't do. Sadly, Shel Silverstein died of a heart attack in 1999. For more on this talented writer, read on!
Shel Silverstein - Early Days w2w4c
Sheldon Allan Silverstein was born in Chicago, Illinois. He wasn't much of Japan. During that time he drew cartoons for the military magazine Stars and Stripes. He also learned how to play guitar, which would come in handy when he started writing songs later on.Shel Silverstein - Getting Childlish 4m3s1u
Shel Silverstein was happily working as an adult children's books. His first book was called Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back. Soon afterwards he wrote The Giving Tree, which launched him to success. Another of his most popular works is Where the Sidewalk Ends, which is a collection of his poetry.Shel Silverstein - Renaissance Man 4x6s46
As if being a Johnny Cash), The Unicorn (performed by the Irish Rovers) and Cover of the Rolling Stone (performed by Dr. Hook). If you don't know who these peeps are, ask your 'rents - they'll be impressed.Shel Silverstein - Did U Know? 5y15o
Shel Silverstein Says... 523r5v
"Draw a crazy picture, write a nutty poem, sing a mumble-gumble song, whistle through your comb. Do a loony-goony dance 'cross the kitchen floor, put something silly in the world that ain't been there before."Related Stories:
