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.
Robert Towne
Born: November 23, 1934
Died: July 1, 2024 (aged 89)
Bio: Robert Towne was an American screenwriter, producer, director and actor. He was part of the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking.
Known for:
- Chinatown (1974)
- Ask the Dust (2006)
- Tequila Sunrise (1988)
- Personal Best (1982)
- Mission: Impossible (1996)