Background for O. Henry

O. Henry (William Sidney Porter) is one of my favorite American writers.  Utilizing his quick wit, dexterity with vocabulary and quirky sense of plot construction, O. Henry is a master of the short story.  Although he lived a less-than-exemplary life, his colorful experiences were the "stuff" from which he got material for his stories.

Below are some links with more information on him and on his writing.
O. Henry (Wikipedia)
Brainy Quotes from his writings
Themes, Styles, and Techniques of O. Henry
Austin, TX, O. Henry Museum