Dr. Lee deForest died today – 46 years ago

U.S. inventor Dr. Lee deForest was born on August 26, 1873 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He said, “While theoretically and technically television may be feasible, commercially and financially it is an impossibility.” {1} [Well, some doctors don’t know everything!]... Dr. deForest died in 1961 in Hollywood, California.

English writer Margery Louise Allingham was born on May 20, 1904 in Ealing, London, England. She said, “If one cannot command attention by one's admirable qualities, one can at least be a nuisance.” {2} [Attention is attention is attention.]... Ms. Allingham died in 1966 in Colchester, England.

English writer Nancy Mitford was born on November 28, 1904 in Belgravia, London. She said, “An aristocracy in a republic is like a chicken whose head has been cut off; it may run about in a lively way, but in fact it is dead.” {1} [That may explain a lot of things.]... Ms. Mitford died in 1973 in Versailles, France.

U.S. writer Lillian Florence Hellman was born on June 20, 1905 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She said, “Cynicism is an unpleasant way of saying the truth.” {1} [Or was that sarcasm?]... Ms. Hellman died in 1984 in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

U.S. guitarist Chester Burton “Chet” Atkins was born on June 20, 1924 in Luttrell, Tennessee. He said, “Once you become predictable, no one's interested anymore.” {1} [But we so LOVE predictions!]... Mr. Atkins died in 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee.

U.S. comic Buddy Hackett was born as Leonard Hacker on August 31, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He said, “I've had a few arguments with people, but I never carry a grudge. You know why? While you're carrying a grudge, they're out dancing.” {1} [Dancing requires lightness.]... Mr. Hackett died in 2003 in Malibu, California.

{1} Source: www.brainyquote.com
{2} Source: http://thinkexist.com