Who are these people?

[paya]

From the description first who comes to mind - is it young Ayn Rand?

[zaf89]

Nope, good guess though.

 

Another hint: the picture was probably taken in her late twenties/early thirties, right when she began to enjoy success (after winning a certain famous prize given out by Columbia University).

[lovesickpuppy]

pulitzer prize?

[Aditus]

She is not what I expected...

[Zombie]

didn't know of her

[paya]

There are 9 subcategories of Pulitzer Prize... what did she write, if she was a writer?

[Zombie]

To find the right category Pulitzer Prize

You just have to use your very own eyes

[zaf89]

pulitzer prize?

Yes!

 

 

To find the right category Pulitzer Prize

You just have to use your very own eyes

 

 

 

There are 9 subcategories of Pulitzer Prize... what did she write, if she was a writer?

During the year of San Francisco's Summer of Love, this poet was busy winning a Pulitzer and giving readings to "her kind."

[paya]

OK, I'm out. Risking being taken as local barbarian I had to google her and I have to admit I have never heard of her before. Wikipage about her is interesting but I never was really interested in her field of expertise, so it explains why I couldn't place her.

[Aditus]

Risking being taken as local barbarian I had to google her and I have to admit I have never heard of her before. Wikipage about her is interesting but I never was really interested in her field of expertise, so it explains why I couldn't place her.

I would be right with you hadn't I done some research with a student a few weeks ago. I like her style, but to be honest it's a little too morbid for me. If it were combined with some snarkiness (this isn't a real word, I know) I would probably like it better. Still, she is/was a great lady.

[zaf89]

Sorry everyone! I just assumed people would be familiar, or at least have heard the name before. I guess my first try was a dud, lol .

[Aditus]

Sorry everyone! I just assumed people would be familiar, or at least have heard the name before. I guess my first try was a dud, lol .

Definitely not! We love challenges. With the clues you gave us it is possible to find out who she is! Right Zombie?

[zaf89]

Okay, good!

 

Another hint, though perhaps not helpful: one of her daughters has gone on to publish several novels and memoirs of her own (one of them about growing up with her mother).

[lovesickpuppy]

Okay, good!

 

Another hint, though perhaps not helpful: one of her daughters has gone on to publish several novels and memoirs of her own (one of them about growing up with her mother).

 

Anne Sexton. the "summer of love" clue threw me off.

[zaf89]

Anne Sexton

Correct!!

[lovesickpuppy]

[paya]

OK, I know I'm being prejudicial and all but is he some kind of wizzkid?

[lovesickpuppy]

OK, I know I'm being prejudicial and all but is he some kind of wizzkid?

 

He died pretty young, so if I used his more recent photo, then you'd totally guessed him. Darn, just gave a huge clue!

[Zombie]

has to be Bruce Lee

[lovesickpuppy]

has to be Bruce Lee

 

Yes!

[Zombie]

He died pretty young, so if I used his more recent photo, then you'd totally guessed him. Darn, just gave a huge clue!

 

 

died tragically early at 32 Bruce Lee was and probably still is the most influential Asian martial arts filmmaker

 

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee

 

 

This one should be easy

 

[zaf89]

Hmm. Any clues, Zombie? He is cute, though.

[Zombie]

Clues? So soon?

Hmm, well there is a clue in my previous post.

...and this year is a notable anniversary year for the cutie

[Aditus]

Why do my cats like to eat spider webs? Just eww...

Ooops, wrong thread. Well, not my concern. I need more coffee.

 

Yep, he is a cutie.

[Zombie]

does anyone want another clue?