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“Cormac McCarthy's language is perfect. He is in my view the greatest living American prose stylist.”

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Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones, born on September 15, 1946, is an American actor renowned for his tough guy persona. He has won an Academy Award for Best Actor and is celebrated for his exceptional performances in films. more

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