Real Men Love Cats
Cool guys who loved domestic felines include Marlon Brando, Albert Einstein and more. 
http://www.catster.com/lifestyle/lets-hear-it-for-the-cat-dads
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Raymond Chandler and Taki:
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Marlon Brando and cat.
Yes, that’s right: A 20th century symbol of everything rebellious and macho, whose sex appeal wafted off the silver screen in movies including The Wild One, had a very big -- and very soft -- spot in his heart for cats, judging from all the photos of Brando with felines of various sizes.
Another site, Writers and Kitties:
http://writersandkitties.tumblr.com/
Hemingway and companion share dinner:
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