John Bell Clayton And Martha Clayton
John Bell Clayton II (c. 1907-1955) was a "prolific writer of short stories" who won an O. Henry Short Story Award in 1947. His wife, Martha Carmichael Clayton (c. 1915-1961), oversaw the posthumous publication of her husband's works; she was a sister of songwriter Hoagy Carmichael.
Read more about John Bell Clayton And Martha Clayton: John Bell Clayton, Martha Carmichael Clayton
Famous quotes containing the words john, bell and/or clayton:
“Well, on the official record you’re my son. But on this post you’re just another trooper. You heard me tell the recruits what I need from them. Twice that I will expect from you.... You’ve chosen my way of life. I hope you have the guts enough to endure it. But put outa your mind any romantic ideas that it’s a way to glory. It’s a life of suffering and of hardship and uncompromising devotion to your oath and your duty.”
—James Kevin McGuinness, and John Ford. Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke (John Wayne)
“When a nation’s young men are conservative, its funeral bell is already rung.”
—Henry Ward Beecher (1813–1887)
“Science is science, but a girl must get her hair done.”
—Robert M. Fresco. Jack Arnold. Stephanie “Steve” Clayton (Mara Corday)