The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

September 25, 2015

September 25, 2003

This is George Plimpton (March 18, 1927 to September 25, 2003), American journalist and literary editor. His aristocratic confidence about his participation in diverse enterprises is visible in this picture. Also his awareness he might have met another as agile and smart as he.





Here's a closer up of this cat who may be the very 'Mr. Puss' of whom Plimpton said, "My cat has the habit of sleeping on my chest... My problem is that my cat weighs 45 pounds and his breath carries the strong smell of the docks."




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