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).
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)