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.
Chris Bonington
Born: August 6, 1934 (age 90)
Bio: Sir Christian John Storey Bonington, CVO, CBE, DL is a British mountaineer.
Known for:
- Everest, the hard way (1976)
- Annapurna South Face (1971)
- I Chose to Climb (1966)
- The Everest Years (1986)
- Quest for Adventure (1981)