Quote of the day
But man is a Noble Animal, splendid in ashes, and pompous in the grave, solemnizing Nativities and Deaths with equal lustre, nor omitting Ceremonies of Bravery, in the infamy of his nature. Life is a pure flame, and we live by an invisible Sun within us.
Sydney Carter

Born: May 6, 1915
Died: March 13, 2004 (aged 88)
Bio: Sydney Bertram Carter was an English poet, songwriter, folk musician, born in Camden Town, London. He is best known for the song "Lord of the Dance", set to the tune of the American Shaker song "Simple Gifts", and the song "The Crow on the Cradle".