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  • noun United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961)

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  • "A Catholic priest visited us this evening and asked if anyone wanted Confession and Holy Communion. I nearly went but since the war started, by belief in a God had suffered a reverse. I couldn't equate all the killing by two sides, both of whom claimed to be a Christian society. I was, as Gary Cooper would say 'kinda mixed up inside'."

    - Spike Milligan, 'Mussolini: My Part In His Downfall.'

    April 19, 2009