Quote of the day
But man is a Noble Animal, splendid in ashes, and pompous in the grave, solemnizing Nativities and Deaths with equal lustre, nor omitting Ceremonies of Bravery, in the infamy of his nature. Life is a pure flame, and we live by an invisible Sun within us.
Lewis Allan

Born: February 10, 1903
Died: October 29, 1986 (aged 83)
Bio: Abel Meeropol was an American writer, teacher and song-writer, whose works were published under his pseudonym, Lewis Allan. His best-known song is "Strange Fruit", especially as recorded by Billie Holiday.