Quote of the day
It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true; but mischief itself is merely an attempt to escape from the dreary vacuum of idleness.
Orlando Figes

Born: November 20, 1959 (age 65)
Bio: Orlando Figes is a British historian and writer known for his works on Russian history. He is Professor of History at Birkbeck College, University of London.
Known for:
- The Whisperers (2007)
- Natasha's dance (2002)
- Revolutionary Russia, 1891-1991: A History (2014)