Alex Atkinson

Alex Atkinson (1916–1962) was an English journalist, novelist and playwright who is best remembered for his collaborative works with the illustrator Ronald Searle. Quotes It [Texas] is very considerably smaller than Australia and British Somaliland put together. As things stand at present there is nothing much the Texans can do about this, and I noticed that they are inclined to shy away from the subject in ordinary conversation, muttering defensively about the size of oranges. "The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You", in Punch (5 November 1958), p. 603. Collected in By Rocking-chair Across America (New York: Funk & Wagnalls, 1959). Also in Alan Coren, ed., Present Laughter: A Personal Anthology of Modern Humour (London: Robson Books, 1982) External links Category:Journalists from England Category:Novelists from England Category:Playwrights from England Category:1916 births Category:1962 deaths Category:People from Liverpool