Quote of the day
By their victory, the 3rd, 4th and 5th Marine Divisions and other units of the Fifth Amphibious Corps have made an accounting to their country which only history will be able to value fully. Among the Americans serving on Iwo island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.
Michael Palin
Born: May 5, 1943 (age 82)
Bio: Michael Edward Palin is an English comedian, actor, writer and television presenter. He was one of the members of the comedy group Monty Python and later made a number of travel documentaries.
Known for:
- New Europe (2007)
- Full Circle – Michael Palin (1997)
- Diaries 1969–1979: The Python Years (2006)
- Around the World in 80 Days (1989)
- Himalaya (2004)