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).
Harry Turtledove
Born: June 14, 1949 (age 75)
Bio: Harry Norman Turtledove is an American novelist, best known for alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy and science fiction.
Known for:
- How Few Remain (1997)
- The Guns of the South (1992)
- Days of Infamy (2004)
- Homeward Bound (2004)
- The Great War: Walk in Hell (1999)