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.
Tommy Cooper
Born: March 19, 1921
Died: April 15, 1984 (aged 63)
Bio: Thomas Frederick Cooper was a British prop comedian and magician. Cooper was a member of the Magic Circle, and respected by traditional magicians.
Known for:
- The Plank (1967)
- It's Your Move (1982)
- And the Same to You (1960)
- The Cool Mikado (1963)
- The Tommy Cooper Hour (Since 1973)