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Sidney Joseph "S.J." Perelman (February 1, 1904 – October 17, 1979) was an American humorist and screenwriter. He is best known for his humorous short pieces written over many years for The New Yorker. He also wrote for several other magazines, including Judge, as well as books, scripts, and screenplays. Perelman received an Academy Award for screenwriting in 1956.

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Born	Sidney Joseph Perelman 1 February 1904 Brooklyn, United States
Died	17 October 1979 (aged 75) NYC
Zodiac	Aquarius
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