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).
David Hackworth
Born: November 11, 1930
Died: May 4, 2005 (aged 74)
Bio: Colonel David Haskell Hackworth, also known as "Hack," was an American Korean War and Vietnam War veteran who received many combat decorations for heroism in both wars.
Known for:
- About Face (1989)
- Steel My Soldiers' Hearts (2002)
- The price of honor (2000)
- Brave Men (1993)