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“He's managed to make himself something highly unusual for a man at this stage of his career: unclassifiable. Unpredictable. Tom Jones is no joke”

Quote by Ken Tucker

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Ken Tucker, born on February 1, 1953, is a renowned American cultural critic. He is known for his in-depth analysis of film, television, and music, and has written reviews for several prominent media outlets. more

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