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Twiggy on Film

The former teen model later pursued an acting career on stage and screen. Despite her efforts to distance herself from her early days in fashion, Twiggy says it would be untenable for her to give up her distinctive moniker. She costars in the new movie Madame Sousatzka, in which she plays an aspiring pop star.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 6, 1988: Interview with Tom Hanks; Review of Randy Newman's album "Land of Dreams"; Interview with Twiggy; Commentary on fantasies of musical stardom.
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Movie Actor Tom Hanks

Hanks made his name in Hollywood in films like Splash, The Money Pit, and Big. He stars opposite Sally Field in the new movie Punchline, in which he plays a standup comedian. To master the role, he developed and performed a routine, which he performed for months before shooting began.

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A New Direction in the "Land of Dreams"

In his latest album, Randy Newman breaks from his past work, mostly abandoning irony to explore autobiographical themes. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the effort is both refreshing and disappointing.

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