Clark Liedberg

infobox Person


name=Clark Robert Liedberg
birth_date=birth date and age |1986|02|14
birth_place= Cook County, Illinois, U.S.
death_date=
death_place=
residence=Bensenville, Illinois, U.S.
profession=writer, traveler, student|

Clark Robert Liedberg (born February 14 1986) is an essayist and short story writer out of Illinois State University, perhaps best known for his works regarding fictional medieval STDs and "How to Kidnap and Ransom Fred Savage in 10 Easy Steps".

Biography

The second son to Micheal and Faith Liedberg, Clark started his writing carrier at a very early age with and some of his poems being on display at the Wood Dale public library by the time he was ten. While enrolled at Fenton High School (Illinois). Clark left his writing to pursue his interest in Turntablism and professional Beatboxing. It was not until he attended Illinois State University was his passion for writing rekindled.

Works

Noted for his satirical and comical writing Clark has garnered some attention for his short stories and essays. Some of his more notable writings include: "Vagina: Three Syllables of Funk", "The Ones we Loathe: The Misadventures of Adolf Hitler and Rachel Ray", "Only Assholes Read and School is for Idiots", and "Welcome to the Giant Drop!- and Other Fun Way to Proclaim You've Pooped Your Pants". He is also know to have written many songs and movies and television scripts only to be rejected on every attempt. He is an avid fan of Dolly Parton and has sent hundreds of songs with titles like "I Want to Hold You Until We're Both Dead", "We Go Together Like Moonshine and Arson" and "As Soon as you Sober Up (We're Getting This Annulled)" which eventually lead to a cease and desist order. A catalog containing most of his writings and a few rejection letters can be seen at the Milner Library in Illinois State University.

Awards and Achievements

Clark has traveled all over the world and has received a few awards for his contributions. In South Korea he was given the "International Appeal" award by the Dong-Ah Broadcasting College run "Consensus" magazine and given a consultant credit for his work on a Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Daejeon produced radio program. He is also the current record holder for the Iceman competition at Ice Bar Sub-Zero.

References

[http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=GTHXowssHg0 Iceman Video]

[http://indy.pabn.org/index.php The Indy- Writer.(website seldom updated)]