Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Michael Morpurgo
Born: October 5, 1943 (age 81)
Bio: Michael Morpurgo, FKC is an English book author, poet, playwright, and librettist who is known best for children's novels such as War Horse.
Known for:
- War Horse (1982)
- Private Peaceful (2003)
- Kensuke's Kingdom (1999)
- The Butterfly Lion (1996)
- The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips (2005)