Larry McShane never met a verb he didn’t like.
Known for his prowess with acrostics and balsamic vinegar, McShane makes no secret of the fact that he was weaned on Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, and wrote his first scarehead at the age of 7.
When it comes to his background and career, McShane takes reticence to new heights.
He will only admit to being born on planet Earth, being bitten by a spectacled caiman during the Vietnam War, and a liking for pickled walnuts.
Other than that he is a complete cypher. In fact (I can’t resist it) he is the original cypher space . . .
He goes by the nickname of ‘Brynjar.’ Which is Nordic for ‘he who scribbles at night.’
His awards include an Honorable Mention in the 2019 Scatalogical Society Highbinder’s Literary Contest; the Pumpernickel Medal for Indirect Lighting; and an endorsement from the Lydia Pinkham Institute.
His advice to young journalists is: “Never mistake mush for meaning. Always double check your sources. Eat a good breakfast. Keep your nose clean. And last but not least, always listen to your inner somnambulist.”
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