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"J.K. Rowling"



J.K. Rowling
loves to go bowling
except in a blizzard
with a grumpy pet lizard.


J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter stories and is one of the wealthiest private citizens in the United Kingdom, with a net worth of 1 billion dollars. She has not provided recent news about her grumpy pet lizard.


"Bertrand Russell"



Bertrand Russell
was caught wearing a bustle
but the scandal, we hear,
was his lacy brassiere.


Bertrand Russell is considered one of the founders of analytic philosophy. He was also a mathematician, historian, and social critic.


"Pablo Ruiz y Picasso"



Pablo Ruiz y Picasso
putting paint on his tabulo raso,
made art by the scads and the myriads
in all of his various periods.


Pablo Picasso was a painter who is most famous for his work in the Cubist style, but he is also known for the art from his Blue, Rose and African-influenced periods.


"Taylor Swift"



When Taylor Swift
is in need of a lift
(a creative shake-up)
all she needs is a breakup!


Yes, Taylor Swift dates a lot of guys. And sings about it. Wikipedia reminds us that Taylor also "supports arts education, children's literacy, natural disaster relief, LGBT anti-discrimination efforts, and charities for sick children." Sweet!


"Salvador Dali"



Oh, Salvador Dali's
surrealist follies.
He'd squat on his haunches
and probe the subconscous.


Salvador Dali is the preeminent surrealist painter, known for his eccentricities and showmanship.