Hawkes

[ hawks ]

/ hɔks /

John,1925–1998, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

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In The Sessions, opening Friday, Hawkes has finally emerged as not only a bona fide leading man, but a charming, romantic lead.
John Hawkes’s Award-Worthy Turn in ‘The Sessions’ and His Wild Ride to Stardom|Marlow Stern|October 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The show, which ran from 2004 to 2006, showcased a different side of Hawkes—a tender, gentler side.
John Hawkes’s Award-Worthy Turn in ‘The Sessions’ and His Wild Ride to Stardom|Marlow Stern|October 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Trinity has been operating Gieves & Hawkes' 100-strong Chinese store network since the 1980s.
Prince William’s Tailor Sold|Tom Sykes|April 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Like Bale, Hawkes is dark and pale, thin and trembling, with deep circles under his eyes.
Overacting Anonymous: The Christian Bale and Natalie Portman Edition|Tricia Romano|February 20, 2011|DAILY BEAST

It seems the Academy favored Hawkes' flashy, windshield-busting turn over Garfield's more subdued performance.
2011 Oscar Shockers|Marlow Stern|January 25, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The Hawkes Bill peare is of a middle size, somewhat like unto the Rowling peare.
The Pears of New York|U. P. Hedrick
At a word from Collins, Hawkes took the precaution to close the corral gate.
Bucky O'Connor|William MacLeod Raine
Hawkes dropped to his knees as fatigue and reaction caught up with him again, but his mind churned over the new evidence.
Pursuit|Lester del Rey
He was pleased that Hawkes was unable to come with him; he wanted to handle the problem by himself, for a change.
Starman's Quest|Robert Silverberg
He got to his knees and began crawling out of the little cave, while Hawkes tried to help Ellen follow him.
Pursuit|Lester del Rey