David Garrick — English Actor born on February 19, 1717, died on January 20, 1779

David Garrick was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th century, and was a pupil and friend of Dr Samuel Johnson. He appeared in a number of amateur theatricals, and with his appearance in the title role of Shakespeare's Richard III, audiences and managers began to take notice... (wikipedia)

You are indebted to you imagination for three-fourths of your importance.
Heaven sends us good meat, but the Devil sends cooks.
Corrupted freemen are the worst of slaves.
The boughs that bear most hang lowest.
Wonders will never cease.