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A SUCCESSFUL musician, movie star, and film composer, Tom Waits has never had a commercial hit; some of his songs are best-known for being covered by other people. He has a huge fan base, but doesn't tour. His razor-sharp wit and lyrical prowess have put him in a category by himself. Just what that category is remains unclear. He has an obsession with shoes. When he took his son to Graceland, ...more


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