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.
R. C. Sherriff
Born: June 6, 1896
Died: November 13, 1975 (aged 79)
Bio: Robert Cedric Sherriff was an English writer best known for his play Journey's End, which was based on his experiences as a captain in World War I. He wrote several plays, novels, and screenplays, and was nominated for an Academy award and two BAFTA awards.
Known for:
- Journey's End (1930)
- The fortnight in September (1931)
- The Hopkins Manuscript (1939)
- The White Carnation (1953)
- Greengates (1936)