Birthdays occurring on July, 11

1915

Ingrid Bengis was born on July 11, 1915 Russian American author, 1915-1982 The real questions refuse to be placated. They are the questions asked most frequently and answered most inadequately, the ones that reveal their true natures slowly, reluctantly, most often against your will. More quotations from Ingrid Bengis

1926

Frederick Buechner was born on July 11, 1926 American author, b.1926 When you remember me, it means that you have carried something of who I am with you, that I have left some mark of who I am on who you are. It means that you can summon me back to your mind even though countless years and miles may stand between us. It means that if we meet again, you will know me. It means that even after I die, you can still see my face and hear my voice and speak to me in your heart. For as long as you remember me, I am never entirely lost. When I'm feeling most ghost-like, it is your remembering me that helps remind me that I actually exist. When I'm feeling sad, it's my consolation. When I'm feeling happy, it's part of why I feel that way. If you forget me, one of the ways I remember who I am will be gone. If you forget, part of who I am will be gone. "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." the good thief said from his cross (Luke 23:42). There are perhaps no more human words in all of Scripture, no prayer we can pray so well. More quotations from Frederick Buechner

Deaths occurring on July, 11

1966

Delmore Schwartz died on July 11, 1966 American poet and writer, 1913-1966 Even paranoids have real enemies. More quotations from Delmore Schwartz

1983

Ross MacDonald died on July 11, 1983 American writer, 1915-1983 There's nothing wrong with Southern California that a rise in the ocean level wouldn't cure More quotations from Ross MacDonald