{Personally, I feel that lists like this are idiotic. However, this one is at least a lot better than many of the others currently doing the rounds. Please note the conspicuous absence of any Dan Brown novels. Enough said.}
1984 by George Orwell, England, (1903-1950)
A Doll’s House by …
Happy Birthday Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926 - August 5, 1962)
“She listens, wants, cares. I catch her laughing across a room and I bust up. Every pore of that lovely translucent skin is alive, open every moment - even though this world could make her vulnerable to being hurt. I would rather work with her than any other actress. I adore her.”
- Montgomery Clift
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art on old book covers by hollie chastain

Swag for days.
Richie and Margot Tenenbaum
The Royal Tenenbaums










