Born on this day Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle


Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KStJ, DL was a Scottish writer and physician, most noted for creating the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and writing stories about him which are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction.
Born: May 22, 1859, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Died: July 7, 1930, Crowborough, United Kingdom.
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Shoveling sand into a box . . . .


I’m writing a first draft and reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.

Shannon Hale.

via Inspirational Quote # 255 — Today, You Will Write

William Shakespere Was Born On This Day


History shows William Shakespere was born in Stratford-on-Avon 23rd  April 1564. It is assumed he was baptised the customary three days after birth which was 26th April 1565.

Born 23rd April 1565 – Died 23rd April 1616.

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Charles Pierre Baudelaire born on this day.


Charles Pierre Baudelaire was a French poet who also produced notable work as an essayist, art critic, and pioneering translator of Edgar Allan Poe.
Born April 9 1821
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Maya Angelou was born on this day


Born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and was credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences.

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I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
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 4 April 1928 – 28 May 2014

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Busy ?


“Busy is a decision… You don’t find the time to do things — you make the time to do things.” — Maria Popova, Bulgaria, writer

via “Busy is a decision… You don’t find the time to do things — you make the time to do things.” — Art of Quotation

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A Genius !


A genius! For 37 years I’ve practised fourteen hours a day, and now they call me a genius!

~ Pablo de Sarasate

via Inspirational Quote # 531 — Today, You Will Write