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“If you're going to write, write one poem all your life, let nobody read it, and then burn it. This is very young thinking, I confess, but it is the seminal part of my life.”

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Jack Nicholson, born on April 22, 1937, is an iconic American actor with a career spanning over half a century. Renowned for his profound acting skills and versatile character portrayals, Nicholson has won numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actor. He is considered one of the most influential actors in film history. more

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