Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Richard Condon
Born: March 18, 1915
Died: April 9, 1996 (aged 81)
Bio: Richard Thomas Condon was a prolific and popular American political novelist whose satiric works were generally presented in the form of thrillers or semi-thrillers.
Known for:
- The Manchurian Candidate (1959)
- Winter Kills (1974)
- An Infinity of Mirrors (1964)
- Prizzi's Family (1986)
- Mile High (1969)