American Academy of Arts and Letters

3 Renowned Authors Voted Into American Academy of Arts and Letters

AP | By HILLEL ITALIE | Posted 03.09.2012

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NEW YORK -- Michael Chabon credits his latest honor to the gray in his beard. "I knew that when the gray came in it was only a matter of time before ...

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The Arts Class Of 2012

AP | By HILLEL ITALIE | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Lynda Benglis, Elizabeth Diller, Michael Chabon, American Academy of Arts and Letters Honorees, Tobias Picker, Jonathan Franzen, Jhumpa Lahiri, Kenneth Frampton, Kara Walker, Stephen Jaffe, Robert Gober, American Academy of Arts and Letters, Culture News

NEW YORK -- Michael Chabon credits his latest honor to the gray in his beard. "I knew that when the gray came in it was only a matter of time before ...

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Meryl Streep 'Burst Into Tears' About New Membership

AP | HILLEL ITALIE | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Meryl Streep has another academy to thank. The star of films such as "Sophie's Choice" and "Julie & Julia" has been named an honorary ...

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