James Earl Jones Biography
James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor. He was described as "one of America's most distinguished and versatile" actors for his performances on stage and screen, and "one of the greatest actors in American history". Over his career, he received three Tony Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1985.
He was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 1992, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2002, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2009 and the Honorary Academy Award in 2011. His deep voice has been praised as a "stirring basso profondo that has lent gravel and gravitas" to his projects.
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Eternal Bonds and Defiant Protections
Pazuzu:
No! Once the wings have brushed you, you're mine forever!
Older Kokumo:
If Pazuzu comes for you, I will spit a leopard.
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Family Tensions Over Son's Happiness
King Jaffe Joffer: [smiling]
You're still not speaking to me.
Queen Aoleon:
I only want our son to be happy.
King:
So do I. Aoleon please. Come now, it is out of our hands, the girl told him no.
Queen:
Well after the way you treated her, who could blame her?
King:
Even if she agreed, they still could not marry, it is against the tradition.
Queen:
Well, it is a stupid tradition!
King:
Who am I to change it?
Queen:
I thought you were the King?
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