Quote of the day
Ultimately, America's answer to the intolerant man is diversity, the very diversity which our heritage of religious freedom has inspired.
Charles Portis
Born: December 28, 1933
Died: February 17, 2020 (aged 86)
Bio: Charles McColl Portis was an American author best known for his novels Norwood and the classic Western novel True Grit, both adapted as films. The latter also inspired a film sequel and a made-for-TV movie sequel.
Known for:
- True Grit (1968)
- The Dog of the South (1979)
- Masters of Atlantis (1985)
- Norwood (1966)
- Gringos (1991)
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