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.
Helon Habila
Born: 1967 (age 57)
Bio: Helon Habila Ngalabak is a Nigerian novelist and poet, whose writing has won many prizes, including the Caine Prize in 2001.
Known for:
- Oil on Water (2010)
- Waiting for an Angel (2000)
- Measuring Time (2007)