He was honored for his art of description and his ability to create, with wit and humor, new kinds of characters.

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Adam Smith-like perceptiveness combined with a wicked wit makes for delightful, insightful reading.

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"Death of a Salesman" later beat out "Gore Vidal's The Best Man, " "Master Class" and "Wit" for the best revival of a play.

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What was required in the mid-1960s was a backdrop of maximal elegance, wit and comfort for a life that revolved around entertaining.

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