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.
Simon Napier-Bell
Born: April 22, 1939 (age 85)
Bio: Simon Robert Napier-Bell is an English music manager, author and journalist. At different times, he has managed artists as diverse as The Yardbirds, John's Children, Marc Bolan, Japan, London, Ultravox, Boney M, Sinitta, Wham!, Blue Mercedes, Alsou and Candi Staton, among others.
Known for:
- Black vinyl, white powder (2001)
- Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-De-Ay (2014)
- I'm coming to take you to lunch (2005)
- You Don't Have to Say You Love Me (1982)