Oliver Hardy died today – 50 years ago

U.S. actor Oliver Hardy was born on January 18, 1892 in Harlem, Georgia. He said, “We never see ourselves as others see us.” [Whew! That’s good.]... Mr. Hardy died in 1957 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

Russian actor Konstantin Stanislavsky was born as Konstantin Sergeyevich Alexeyev on January 17, 1863 in Moscow, Russia Empire. He said, “Remember: there are no small parts, only small actors.” [Even if you only sigh... Yeah, right!]... Mr. Stanislavsky died in 1938 in Moscow, USSR.

Indian writer Rabindranath Tagore was born on May 7, 1861 in Calcutta, India. He said, “The flower which is single need not envy the thorns that are numerous.” [Works for me.]... Mr. Tagore died in 1941 in Calcutta, India.

English writer Brigid Brophy was born on June 12, 1929 in London, England. She said, “I refuse to consign the whole male sex to the nursery. I insist on believing that some men are my equals.” [Well, thanks a lot!]... Ms. Brophy died in 1995 in Louth, Lincolnshire, England.

U.S. television journalist Peter Jennings was born on July 29, 1938 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He said, “Often people are leaning in one direction or the other.” [Especially if you just give them a little push.]... Mr. Jennings died in 2005 in New York City, New York.