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.
Robyn Davidson
Born: September 6, 1950 (age 74)
Bio: Robyn Davidson is an Australian writer best known for her book Tracks, about her 1,700-mile trek across the deserts of west Australia using camels. Her career of travelling and writing about her travels has spanned over 30 years.
Known for:
- From Alice to ocean (1992)
- Desert places (1996)
- Desert, Mountain, Sea (1989)