Quote of the day
Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer.
Michael Tolkin
Born: October 17, 1950 (age 75)
Bio: Michael L. Tolkin is an American filmmaker and novelist. He has written numerous screenplays, including The Player, which he adapted from his novel of the same name, and for which he received the Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay. The Return of the Player, followed.
Known for:
- The Player (1988)
- Among the dead (1993)
- Under radar (2002)
- The Player, The Rapture, The New Age (1995)








