Quote of the day
It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true; but mischief itself is merely an attempt to escape from the dreary vacuum of idleness.
George MacDonald Fraser
Born: April 2, 1925
Died: January 2, 2008 (aged 82)
Bio: George MacDonald Fraser was a Scottish author who wrote historical novels, non-fiction books and several screenplays. He is best known for a series of works that featured the character Flashman.
Known for:
- Flashman (1969)
- Flashman at the Charge (1973)
- Quartered Safe Out Here (1993)
- Flashman's Lady (1977)
- Flash for Freedom! (1971)