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Desson Thomson

Desson Patrick Thomson is an American journalist, film critic, and former government speechwriter. He is known for his long tenure as a film critic for The Washington Post and his later work as a speechwriter for the U.S. Department of State during the Obama administration. He also served as the Director of Executive Communications for the Motion Picture…

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Alma mater
American University
Born
Desson Patrick Thomson 1958 (age 67–68) Surrey, England
Occupations
Journalist and speechwriter

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Avg. degree1.94
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Desson ThomsonAlma materAmerican University1.00infobox
Desson ThomsonBornDesson Patrick Thomson 1958 (age 67–68) Surrey, England1.00infobox
Desson ThomsonOccupationsJournalist and speechwriter1.00infobox
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Thomson often advocated for originality in filmmakinginstance ofand in years0.80text
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