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.
William McIlvanney
Born: November 25, 1936
Died: December 5, 2015 (aged 79)
Bio: William McIlvanney was a Scottish novelist, short story writer, and poet. He was known as Willie by friends and acquaintances.
Known for:
- Laidlaw (1977)
- Docherty (1975)
- The Papers of Tony Veitch (1983)
- Strange Loyalties (1991)
- Remedy is None (1966)