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E-mail a friendOctober 8, 2004
Pulizer Prizer-winning author Edward P. Jones explains why he doesn't drive or own a cell phone. Actress-comedienne Lily Tomlin says she'd like to see the return of America's moral authority.
Edward P. Jones
Edward P. Jones
Edward P. Jones was 13 years old when he discovered that books without pictures could be fun to read. This year, he won the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for his first novel, The Known World. After college, the Washington DC native couldn't find a full-time job and was on his way to live with his sister in Brooklyn when he got word that Essence was publishing his first story. A former magazine proofreader, Jones composed and revised chapters for his novel entirely in his head.
Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin
Actress and comedienne Lily Tomlin was a pre-med college student before choosing to take her chances in the entertainment business. Her performances have resulted in Emmy, Grammy and Tony Awards and an Oscar nod. Tomlin's role on TV's Laugh-In led to nightclub appearances and successful comedy record albums. The Detroit native made her film debut in Nashville and has numerous TV credits, including The West Wing. Tomlin stars in the ensemble comedy feature, I [Heart] Huckabees.