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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 22: (L to R) Toni Morrison and Fran Lebowitz attend 'The Debt' screening at the Tribeca Grand Hotel - Screening Room on August 22, 2011 in New York City.

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - MAY 15: Author and Honorary Degree Recipient Professor Toni Morrison speaks during the 245th Rutgers University Commencement at Rutgers Stadium on May 15, 2011 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

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Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winning author Toni Morrison, right, and Ernesto J. Cortes Jr. , a community activist, are seen on the stage during the Rutgers University commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2011 in Piscataway, N.J. Both were given honorary degrees during the event.

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Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winning author Toni Morrison smile after delivering a speech during the Rutgers University commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2011 in Piscataway, N.J.

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Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winning author Toni Morrison, is seen on a big screen as she gives a speech to the graduating class during the Rutgers University commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 15, 2011 in Piscataway, N.J.

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Actress Elizabeth Marvel of the U.S. performs on stage during a dress rehearsal of Toni Morrison's play "Desdemona" at Akzent theatre in Vienna May 12, 2011. "Desdemona" is directed by Peter Sellars and the music is composed and performed by Rokia Traore from Mali. The play will have...

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Singer Rokia Traore performs on stage during a dress rehearsal of Toni Morrison's play "Desdemona" at Akzent theatre in Vienna May 12, 2011. "Desdemona" is directed by Peter Sellars and the music is composed and performed by Traore from Mali. The play will have its first premiere on May...