Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Beth Kephart

Born: 1960 (age 65)
Bio: Beth Kephart is an American author of non-fiction, poetry and young adult fiction for adults and teens. Kephart has written and published over ten books and has received several grants and awards for her writing.
Known for:
- Going Over (2014)
- Small Damages (2012)
- One Thing Stolen (2015)
- Dangerous Neighbors (2010)
- Handling the Truth: On the Writing of Memoir (2013)