Richard Burnett

For other people named Richard Burnett, see Richard Burnett (disambiguation).
Richard Burnett
Born
Richard Burnett

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Other namesBugs Burnett
EducationConcordia University
Occupation(s)Writer, editor, journalist, and columnist

Richard Burnett, also known as Bugs Burnett,[1] is a Canadian writer, editor, journalist, and columnist. He is known as an often controversial fixture of the Montreal media, with his writing sometimes attracting attention internationally.[2][3] His column and blog, "Three Dollar Bill", dealt with pop culture, art, and gay life and culture across Canada and around the world. "Three Dollar Bill" was the first—and remains the only—syndicated LGBTQ+ column in Canadian publishing history, and it ran for 15 years.[3]

In 2017, CBC Arts wrote that "If you live in Montreal and you go out at night, you know Richard "Bugs" Burnett. Perhaps that's an understatement. If you live in Montreal and go outside, you know Burnett. Existentially speaking, if Richard Burnett does not attend your event, it might be said that your event never happened."[3]

  1. ^ "Richard Burnett". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference :4 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ a b c Vaughan, R. M. (February 16, 2017). "Mr. Montreal: If Richard Burnett doesn't attend your event, it might be said that it never happened". CBC Arts.