Quote of the day
Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.
Stanley Elkin
Born: May 11, 1930
Died: May 31, 1995 (aged 65)
Bio: Stanley Lawrence Elkin was an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist. His extravagant, satirical fiction revolves around American consumerism, popular culture, and male-female relationships.
Known for:
- The Dick Gibson show (1971)
- The living end (1979)
- The franchiser (1976)
- The magic kingdom (1985)
- Criers & kibitzers, kibitzers & criers (1965)