One of the joys of being an author is having a faithful companion by your side as you spend hours at your desk, typing away at your latest story. Many famous authors have had beloved pets that bring them comfort and companionship during their writing process. From cats to dogs to even chickens, these furry friends have played a crucial role in the lives and works of their literary masters. Let’s take a look at some of these famous author-pet duos.
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Questlove Pets
Questlove, real name Ahmir Khalib Thompson, is an American drummer, producer, DJ, author, and musical director. He is best known as the drummer and joint frontman for the hip hop band The Roots. He is also the founder of Okayplayer, a music website and online community.
Sally Rooney Pets
Sally Rooney is an Irish writer who rose to fame in 2017 with her debut novel Conversations with Friends. She was born in 1991 and grew up in Castlebar, County Mayo. She attended Trinity College Dublin, where she studied English and philosophy.
Marie Kondo Pets
Marie Kondo is a Japanese organizing consultant and author. She is the creator of the KonMari Method, a system of organizing and decluttering that emphasizes keeping only items that “spark joy” and being mindful of one’s possessions. Kondo first gained international attention with the publication of her book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing” in 2011, which has since been translated into more than 30 languages.
Margaret Atwood Pets
Margaret Atwood is a Canadian author, poet, literary critic, and inventor. She is considered one of the most important and influential feminist and dystopian fiction authors of the 20th and 21st century. She has published more than 50 books of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, and her work has been translated into more than 40 languages.
Jane Goodall Pets
Dame Jane Morris Goodall is an English primatologist, anthropologist, author, and media personality. She’s considered the world’s leading expert on chimpanzees, with a 60-year history of studying them. Besides helping many related non-profits, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, a global wildlife and environmental conservation organization, and Roots & Shoots, an organization that brings together youth to work on conservation, environmental, and humanitarian issues.
Megan Ganz Pets
Megan Ganz is an American comedy writer, director, and producer. She’s known for being a writer for Dan Harmon’s NBC sitcom Community from 2010 to 2013, then a writer for the ABC sitcom Modern Family from 2013 to 2015. Since 2017, she’s been a writer, director, and executive producer on the FXX series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge Pets
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is an English actress and screenwriter. She’s known for creating, writing, and starring in the BBC series Fleabag (2016-2019), which was based on her one-woman theater show. Fleabag won Waller-Bridge three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and one BAFTA award.
Cazzie David Pets
Cazzie Laurel David is an American actress, comedian, scriptwriter, and author. She is the daughter of Larry David, co-creator of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld and creator of the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm. Her mom is environmental activist and film producer Laurie David.
Dan Harmon Pets
Dan Harmon is an American writer, producer, podcaster, and actor. He’s best known for being the creator and showrunner for the NBC sitcom Community (2009-2015) and for co-creating the Adult Swim series Rick and Morty (2013-) with Justin Roiland. He’s also known for his podcast Harmontown, which ran from 2012 to 2019.
Maria Menounos Pets
Maria Menounos is a television host, actress, and former professional wrestler. She is best known for her work as a correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, as well as for hosting various red carpet events and beauty pageants. Menounos was born in Massachusetts and began her career as a news anchor in her home state before moving on to national television.