6word Portrait: Emily Dickinson

Legendary poet largely secluded during lifetime.

Born this day in 1830 (d. 1886)

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6word Portrait: Kirk Douglas

Along Paths of Glory, was Spartacus.

Born 101 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Jim Morrison

Helped Doors break through, light fires.

Born this day in 1943 (d. 1971)

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6word Portrait: Stuart Davis

Pioneering American abstractionist infused jazz-like vibrancy.

Born 125 years ago today (d. 1964)

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Seth Saith "Online Exhibition"

6word Portrait: Steven Wright

Laconic comedic master of wry observation.

Born this day in 1955.

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6word Portrait: Walt Disney

Animated Mickey and a wonderful World.

Born this day in 1901 (d. 1966)

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6word Portrait: Marisa Tomei

Delightful actress favored by George Costanza.

Born this day in 1964.

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6word Portrait: Ozzy Osbourne

"Crazy, but that's how it goes"



Born this day in 1948

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6word Portrait: Georges Seurat

Post-Impressionist pointedly painted A Sunday Afternoon...

Born this day in 1859 (d. 1891)

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6word Portrait: Richard Pryor

Brilliantly revolutionized comedy with brutal honesty. 


Born this day in 1940 (d. 2005)

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