Quote of the day
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for the want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves a number of obscure men who have only remained obscure because their timidity has prevented them from making a first effort.
F. Maurice Speed

Born: October 18, 1911
Died: August 29, 1998 (aged 86)
Bio: F. Maurice Speed was an English film critic who created two innovative and long-lasting publications: the listings magazine What's On in London and later the Film Review annual, which began in 1944 and in 2014 celebrated its 69th edition.






