Happy birthday! Richard Ford turns 80 today
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‘The Lay of the Land’ author Richard Ford is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.
Popular author Richard Ford has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Ford, a cultural icon
Born in Jackson on February 16, 1944, Richard Ford's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Ford's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Richard hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Richard Ford as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.
Happy Birthday, Richard, you're the best!
Richard Ford career in pictures
- The Lay of the Land (2006)
- Independence Day (1995)
- The Sportswriter (1986)
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