 Author Ken Platt wrote over 50 books, as well as writing for the children's show, Milton the Monster, from which that excerpt was taken. However, while pursuing his dreams and before his notoriety of taking on adult themes as a children's author, Platt had an act in Las Vegas. Here are the facts. In 1943, while in the Army, Platt used his ability to draw quick caricatures as a performance act.