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.
Helene Hanff
Born: April 15, 1916
Died: April 9, 1997 (aged 80)
Bio: Helene Hanff was an American writer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is best known as the author of the book 84, Charing Cross Road which became the basis for a stage play, television play, and film of the same name.
Known for:
- 84, Charing Cross Road (1970)
- The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street (1973)
- Q's Legacy (1985)
- Underfoot in show business (1962)
- Letter from New York (1992)