Hans Christian Andersen died today – 132 years ago

Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2, 1805 in Odense, Denmark. He said, “Most of the people who will walk after me will be children, so make the beat keep time with short steps.” [That would be some fast walkin’.]... Mr. Andersen died in 1875 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

U.S. guitarist Eddie Condon was born on November 16, 1905 in Goodland, Indiana. He said, “As it enters the ear, does it come in like broken glass or does it come in like honey?” [Ewwww! Honey’s kinda sticky!]... Mr. Condon died in 1973 in New York City, New York.

Jeanne Louise Calment was born on February 21, 1875 in Arles, France. She said, “I've only got one wrinkle and I'm sitting on it." [Well, maybe we can get out that iron and smooth it out.]... Ms. Calment died in 1997 in Arles, France. She was 122 years and 164 days old. Wow!

U.S. actor Victor Mature was born on January 29, 1913 in Louisville, Kentucky. He said, “Hollywood is a place where the stars twinkle until they wrinkle.” [And sometimes WELL beyond that.]... Mr. Mature died in 1999 Rancho Santa Fe, California.