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Hesketh Pearson was an English actor, writer, and biographer known for his engaging and insightful biographies of prominent literary and historical figures. After starting his career as an actor, Pearson transitioned to writing, where he gained fame for his biographies of figures like Oscar Wilde, Bernard Shaw, and Charles Dickens. His works are appreciated for their lively style and humanizing portrayals, making significant contributions to popular biography in the 20th century.
"A man's character never changes radically from youth to old age. What happens is that circumstances bring out characteristics which have not been obvious to the superficial observer."
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