Quote of the day
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them. With Major Major it had been all three. Based on quote from Shakespeare, Twelfth Night Act II, scene v: Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.
William Woodruff
Born: September 12, 1916
Died: September 23, 2008 (aged 92)
Bio: William Woodruff was a professor of world history, but perhaps most noted for his two autobiographical works: The Road to Nab End and its sequel Beyond Nab End; both became bestsellers in the United Kingdom.
Known for:
- The road to Nab End (1993)
- A concise history of the modern world (1991)
- Vessel of Sadness (1969)
- Beyond nab end (2003)
- Nab End and Beyond (2003)







