Tom Hanks on the 'high wire act' of writing
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Hanks is crossing over into the world of literature with a new collection of short stories
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is crossing over into the world of literature with a new collection of short stories that explore how people seek connections with others. The first-time author sits down with Jeffrey Brown to discuss his book, “Uncommon Type,” his love of typewriters and his obsession with American history.
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Tom Hanks on the 'high wire act' of writing
Clip: 10/25/2017 | 9m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is crossing over into the world of literature with a new collection of short stories that explore how people seek connections with others. The first-time author sits down with Jeffrey Brown to discuss his book, “Uncommon Type,” his love of typewriters and his obsession with American history.
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