Quote of the day
You must have no dependence on your own genius. If you have great talents, industry will improve them; if you have but moderate abilities, industry will supply their deficiency.
Alistair MacLean
Born: April 21, 1922
Died: February 2, 1987 (aged 64)
Bio: Alistair Stuart MacLean was a Scottish novelist who wrote popular thrillers and adventure stories. His works include The Guns of Navarone, Ice Station Zebra and Where Eagles Dare all three were made into popular films.
Known for:
- The Guns of Navarone (1957)
- Ice Station Zebra (1963)
- HMS Ulysses (1955)
- Bear Island (1971)
- Fear Is the Key (1961)