Becoming chief justice was William Howard Taft's personal ambition.
Edward Litt Laman Blanchard , often referred to as E. L. Blanchard -LRB- 11 December 1820 -- 4 September 1889 -RRB- , was an English writer who is best known for his contributions to the Drury Lane pantomime .. Drury Lane. Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. He began writing plays and other literature to support himself as a teenager after his father died .. He soon became a prolific creator of dramas and eventually gained critical acclaim for his works .. He also served as a newspaper drama critic and mentored other writers .