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Alexander Woollcott

American critic (1887-1943).

Born January 19th, 1887 in Phalanx.

Died January 23rd, 1943 at 56 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).

Occupations
actor, journalist, literary critic, radio personality, writer

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving