James Townley

James Townley (6 May 1714 – 5 July 1778) was an English dramatist and anonymous playwright, second son of Charles Townley, merchant.

Quotes

• Kitty: Shikspur? Shikspur? Who wrote it? No, I never read Shikspur.
  Lady Bab: Then you have an immense pleasure to come.
  • High Life below Stairs (1759), Act ii, Scene 1.

• From humble Port to imperial Tokay.
  • High Life below Stairs (1759), Act ii, Scene 1.