Quote of the day
Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves. This, as the sages of many lands have taught us, is a golden rule in individual and group, as well as international, relations.
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)