You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Q: Category: LITERATURE & FILM 
Clue: Nicole Kidman, Helena Bonham Carter & Cybill Shepherd have all starred in films based on this man's works

A: henry james
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Q: Category: AUTHORS 
Clue: In January 1999 this author issued a public statement reminding the world the third millennium really begins Jan. 1, 2001

A: arthur c. clarke
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Q: Category: POLITICAL NAMES 
Clue: As House Majority Whip, he works to get laws passed, though his name sounds like he puts them off

A:
tom delay
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