Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Willy Russell

Born: August 23, 1947 (age 77)
Bio: William "Willy" Russell is an English dramatist, lyricist and composer. His best-known works are Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers and Our Day Out.
Known for:
- Blood Brothers (1990)
- Educating Rita (1981)
- Shirley Valentine (1988)
- Our Day Out (1987)
- Stags and Hens (1985)