Birthday Quote

Gerard Hoffnung
Raised in Germany, Hoffnung was brought to London as a boy, to escape the Nazis. Over the next two decades in England, he became known as a cartoonist, tuba player, impresario, broadcaster and raconteur.

Born 22 March 1925 in Berlin
Died 28 September 1959 in Hampstead, London

Have you tried the famous echo in the Reading Room of the British Museum?

(helpful advice to tourists in London)

There is a French widow in every bedroom affording delightful prospects

(Allegedly genuine letter in fallible English from continental hoteliers)

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