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Phelps Robert Clark. American writer. Born August 11, 1956 in Scarsdale New York, United States.

Decided to write poetry and prose at the age of nineteen and has been pursuing the trade ever since, though largely as an adjunct to money making occupations. Had a brief stint writing TV and radio commercials in 1979-1980 for Boston outlets. Attended Boston university 1973-1977 and matriculated with a BA in Art HIstory. First published work of fiction in East SIde Monthly magazine, sept, 2010. Has completed numerous unpublished books of short stories and a three volume novel along with a novella. Unmarried with no children. Resides Providence Rhode Island. Favorite quote: "If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing." Was a college roommate with successful writer and director Tony Gilroy. Was once told by Brendan GIll to submit to The New Yorker, but not having understood who mister Gill was, responded casually that he "considered magazines a waste of time, SInce after all you just throw them out in the end." Mr Clark also corresponded with John Updyke and was told by him that his poetry "ought to be in print". Mr Clark is currently completing a book of short stories about his father entitled: "My best friend".