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).
Howard Lindsay

Born: March 29, 1889
Died: February 11, 1968 (aged 78)
Bio: Howard Lindsay, born Herman Nelke, was an American theatrical producer, playwright, librettist, director and actor.
Known for:
- The Sound of Music (1965)
- Life with Father (1947)
- The Sound of Music Live!
- Cinderella (1957)
- Swing Time (1936)