Groucho Marx

Julius Henry “Groucho” Marx: (October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977). American comedian, actor, writer, and singer who performed in films and vaudeville on television, radio, and the stage. He was a master of quick wit and is considered one of America’s greatest comedians. My favorite poem is the one that starts, ‘Thirty days hath… Lees verder Groucho Marx

Lauren Oliver

 Lauren Oliver: (born Laura Suzanne Schechter; November 8, 1982). American author of numerous young adult novels including Panic; the Delirium trilogy: Delirium, Pandemonium, and Requiem; and Before I Fall, which became a major motion picture in 2017. The windows are open, admitting the September breeze―a month that smells like notepaper and pencil shavings, autumn leaves,… Lees verder Lauren Oliver

Dean Martin

Dean Martin: Born as Dino Paul Crocetti. (Steubenville (Ohio) USA, 7 June 1917 – Beverly Hills (California) USA, 25 December 1995). American film actor, singer, comedian and TV personality. Baby, it’s cold outside. In a tuxedo, I’m a star. In regular clothes, I’m a nobody.

B. Traven

B. Traven: (Bruno Traven in some accounts) was the pen name of a novelist, presumed to be German, known for his novels on injustice and exploitation around the world, and especially in Mexico. His name, nationality, date and place of birth have been subject to dispute. One certainty about Traven’s life is that he lived… Lees verder B. Traven

William Cowper

William Cowper: (14 April 1800 – 25 April 1800). English poet and Anglican hymnwriter. One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th-century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside. In many ways, he was one of the forerunners of Romantic poetry. Samuel… Lees verder William Cowper