Quote of the day
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for the want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves a number of obscure men who have only remained obscure because their timidity has prevented them from making a first effort.
James Thurber
Born: December 8, 1894
Died: November 2, 1961 (aged 66)
Bio: James Grover Thurber was an American cartoonist, author, journalist, playwright, and celebrated wit. Thurber was best known for his cartoons and short stories, published mainly in The New Yorker magazine and collected in his numerous books.
Known for:
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1939)
- The 13 Clocks (1950)
- My Life and Hard Times (1933)
- The Wonderful O (1957)
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