“A word of advice: If you get the choice between the upper and lower bunks in a cell, choose the lower. Prisons do not turn off their lights at night, and I spent a sleepless night, without a mattress, with a five-hundred-watt bulb shining directly into my eyes.”
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William Powell
William Powell, born on July 29, 1892, in New York, was a distinguished American actor. He achieved great success in both film and theater, particularly renowned for his work in the 1930s and 1940s. Powell was celebrated for his elegance and acting prowess, winning an Academy Award for Best Actor. more
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