Anna Paquin and ANNA Quindlen are both well-known authors. ANNA Paquin is a Canadian-born New Zealand actress who won an Academy Award for her role in the 1993 film The Piano. ANNA Quindlen is an American author, journalist, and opinion columnist whose work has appeared in Newsweek, The New York Times, and other publications. Both women have achieved success in their respective fields and are highly respected in their respective industries.