“One thing I want to do is create something called Ring Around Congress. It would be a state deal and also a national thing, where the kids, as a field trip, will go and join hands around Congress and give the politicians report cards on how they're voting on hunger issues.”

American actor and director, born 1949. Known for his distinctive voice and commanding screen presence, he has spanned genres from Westerns to sci-fi, earning three Academy Award nominations. His work spans iconic roles like the Dude in *The Big Lebowski* and the title character in *Crazy Heart*, alongside directorial efforts like *The Big Lebowski* and *True Grit*.