Quote of the day
The theoretical understanding of the world, which is the aim of philosophy, is not a matter of great practical importance to animals, or to savages, or even to most civilized men.
Jackie Kay
Born: November 9, 1961 (age 63)
Bio: Jackie Kay is a Scottish poet and novelist. She is the third modern Makar, the Scottish poet laureate.
Known for:
- Trumpet (1998)
- Adoption Papers (1991)
- Darling: New & Selected Poems (2006)
- Why don't you stop talking (2002)
- Wish I Was Here (2006)