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).
Chris Van Allsburg
Born: June 18, 1949 (age 75)
Bio: Chris Van Allsburg is an American illustrator and writer of children's books. He has won two Caldecott Medals for U.S.
Known for:
- The Polar Express (1985)
- Jumanji (1981)
- The Mysteries of Harris Burdick (1984)
- The Garden of Abdul Gasazi (1979)
- Two Bad Ants (1988)