I never saw a purple cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one! - Gelett Burgess

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I never saw a purple cow,
I never hope to see one;
But I can tell you, anyhow,
I'd rather see than be one!

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About Gelett Burgess

Frank Gelett Burgess (January 30, 1866 – September 18, 1951) was an American artist, art critic, poet, author and humourist. He is credited with coining the word blurb, a short promotional statement about a piece of creative work, and bromide, a trite or unoriginal phrase intended to soothe or placate, or the boring person who utters those phrases.

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Pen Names: Alan Braghampton
Alternative Names: Frank Gelett Burgess

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