William Evans Burton (24 September 1804 – 10 February 1860), who often went by the nickname Billy, was an English actor, playwright, theater manager and publisher who relocated to the United States.
Famous quotes containing the words william, evans and/or burton:
“You’ve no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself—and how little I deserve it.”
—Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)
“I can’t imagine going on when there are no more expectations.”
—Dame Edith Evans (1888–1976)
“One was never married, and that’s his hell; another is, and that’s his plague.”
—Robert Burton (1577–1640)