Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Alexis De Veaux
Born: September 24, 1948 (age 76)
Bio: Alexis De Veaux is an American writer and illustrator. She chaired the Department of Women's Studies, at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Her surname also appears as DeVeaux.
Known for:
- Warrior Poet: A Biography of Audre Lorde (2004)
- Don't explain (1980)
- An Enchanted Hair Tale (1987)
- Na-ni : a story and pictures (1973)