Will Rogers

About the Author

Will Rogers was an iconic American humorist, actor, and social commentator whose wit and wisdom captured the spirit of the Roaring Twenties and beyond. Born in 1879 in Oklahoma Territory, Rogers rose to fame as a vaudeville performer, cowboy philosopher, and syndicated columnist, delivering sharp observations on politics, society, and human nature through his folksy, down-to-earth style. A Cherokee citizen with a deep-rooted sense of fairness, he used humor to critique the powerful while championing the common man, appearing in films, on radio, and in print. Tragically killed in a 1935 plane crash alongside aviator Wiley Post, Rogers left an enduring legacy of laughter and insight, reminding us that 'even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.' His works, including All I Know is Just What I Read in the Papers and the Best of Will Rogers Volume I, continue to delight and enlighten readers today.