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Hafen von Schlockenberg13 Apr 2017 8:52 a.m. PST

Born today, 1906. He always deprecated his own role as "Boy Scout stuff",but narrowly avoided capture:

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A contrast with many writers,artists,etc.,who sat out the war in Paris cafés.

His works,including "Godot", have long been considered to reflect his war experiences.

Winston Smith13 Apr 2017 9:24 a.m. PST

According to his Wikipedia, he is the only literature Nobel Laureate to have played First Class Cricket.

Personal logo ochoin Supporting Member of TMP13 Apr 2017 2:14 p.m. PST

I've seen several of his plays: always an interesting experience.

One of his lines, from The Unnameable, is my inspiration for painting large numbers of figures:

"I can't go on. I'll go on."

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