Quote of the day
The Constitution was the expression not only of a political faith, but also of political fears. It was wrought both as the organ of the national interest and as the bulwark of certain individual and local rights.
Liz Lochhead

Born: December 26, 1947 (age 77)
Bio: Liz Lochhead is a Scottish poet, playwright, translator and broadcaster. Between 2011 and 2016 she was the Makar, or National Poet of Scotland.
Known for:
- Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off (1987)
- Five Plays (2012)
- Perfect days (1998)