Jimmy Breslin: An American Icon
Jimmy Breslin was born October 17, 1928 and is known as one of the most famous journalists who ever lived. He wrote many novels and columns, most notably famous for writing pieces for New York Daily News. His work in the world of journalism opened the door of opportunities and provided help and inspiration to the generation before him. He became most famous after he was mentioned in the Sunday edition of Clay Felker's supplement piece of the Tribune. It was at this point where he gained most fame and credibility and was welcomed and accepted in the world of journalism. It was an opportunity that he would never forget. His writing style was famous because of the ability to brash embodiment of the street-smart New Yorker, chronicling wise guys and big-city power brokers but always offered a sympathetic viewpoint of the working-class people of New York City. In his earlier days as a teenager, he left college at Long Island University after just two years. He is most famous during h