Celebrated humorist/essayist. Her first collection of satirical essays,
"Metropolitan Life," was a huge success; critics compared her to
Dorothy Parker and H. L. Mencken. Was expelled from high school; earned
a general equivalency diploma. Her quick wit gave her entry into New
York City's "inner circle" which included a friendship with artist Andy
Warhol. Warhol's support opened the door for her writing career, where
she first worked as a film critic.