Quote of the day
I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
Achy Obejas

Born: June 28, 1956 (age 68)
Bio: Achy Obejas is a Cuban-American writer and translator focused on personal and national identity issues, living in Oakland, California. She frequently writes on her sexuality and nationality, and has received numerous awards for her creative work.
Known for:
- Memory Mambo (1996)
- Havana Noir (2007)
- This Is What Happened in Our Other Life (2007)
- Ruins (2009)