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 | | Richard Thomas Condon (born March 18, 1915 in New York, New York; died April 9, 1996 in Dallas, Texas), was a satirical novelist best known for conspiratorial tales such as ''The Manchurian Candidate'' After moderate success as an ad writer and Hollywood agent, Condon turned to writing in 1957. |
 | | Condon was known for his multiplex plotting, fascination with trivia, and loathing for those in power; at least two of his books featured thinly disguised versions of Richard Nixon. |
 | | Condon served one term in the Canadian House of Commons as a federal Liberal Member of Parliament (MP). |
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