TASK DEFINITION: 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 consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: AWARDS & HONORS 
Clue: On June 3, 2001 "The Producers" won 12 of these awards, setting a new record

SOLUTION: a tony

PROBLEM: Category: THE DIRECTOR 
Clue: Born in this city in 1895, J. Edgar Hoover graduated from its National University law school in 1917

SOLUTION: washington

PROBLEM: Category: LITERARY ANIMALS 
Clue: This old grey donkey was Winnie-the-Pooh's friend who always saw things in a gloomy light

SOLUTION:
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