Quote of the day
Good authors, too, who once knew better words
Now only use four-letter words
Writing prose —
Anything goes.
John Philip Kemble
Born: February 1, 1757
Died: February 26, 1823 (aged 66)
Bio: John Philip Kemble was an English actor. He was born into a theatrical family as the eldest son of Roger Kemble, actor-manager of a touring troupe. His elder sister Sarah Siddons achieved fame with him on the stage of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.
Known for:
- Shakspeare's Comedy of Errors
- Fugitive Pieces: Coacta Prodire