Italian journalist, writer, comedy writer and lyricist (Reggio Calabria, July 16, 1924, ✝ Todi, Dec. 4, 2002). Began his career as a journalist and satirical writer. He contributes to Candido by Giovanni Guareschi, Cronache italiane and Lo Specchio (The Mirror), tabloid of the setting dimly anticommunist. In 1963 is assumed on RAI, Radio Newspaper. He became known in 1965, founding in Rome "Il Bagaglino" with others, including Pier Francesco Pingitore whit who team up for a lifetime writing lyrics and hit comedies.