Quote of the day
A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading it.
Gordon Lish

Born: February 11, 1934 (age 91)
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)