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“It must inquire not merely about the circumstances of the time in general, but in particular about the writer's position with regard to these things, the interests and motives, the leading ideas of his literary activity.”
“The conservative version of American exceptionalism has become a password of sorts for candidates who want to prove their credentials to a right-wing America.”
| Khandi Alexander, Dancer (1957) |
| Phoebe Cary, Poet (1824) |
| Max Delbruck, Scientist (1906) |
| Bob Filner, Politician (1942) |
| Ray Floyd, Athlete (1942) |
| Raymond Floyd, Athlete (1942) |
| Ken Harrelson, Athlete (1941) |
| Paul Harvey, Journalist (1918) |
| Ivan Illich, Sociologist (1926) |
| Bernard Kerik, Public Servant (1955) |
| Creighton Abrams, Soldier (1974) |
| Marcel Achard, Playwright (1974) |
| Edward Eggleston, Editor (1902) |
| Hans Eysenck, Psychologist (1997) |
| Steve Irwin, Scientist (2006) |
| Walter Kaufmann, Philosopher (1980) |