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.
Gordon Lish
Born: February 11, 1934 (age 90)
Bio: Gordon Lish is an American writer. As a literary editor, he championed many American authors, particularly Raymond Carver, Barry Hannah, Amy Hempel, Rick Bass, and Richard Ford. He is the father of the novelist Atticus Lish.
Known for:
- Dear Mr. Capote (1983)
- What I know so far (1984)
- Zimzum (1993)
- Mourner at the door (1988)