John Winters

author of "Sam Shepard: A Life"

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Sam Shepard earned an Oscar nomination for his role in “The Right Stuff.” But his plays, short stories, screenplays, and essays won most of his awards.

Remembering playwright Sam Shepard and actress Jeanne Moreau

Sam Shepard earned an Oscar nomination for his role in “The Right Stuff.” But his plays, short stories, screenplays, and essays won most of his awards.

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