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A. Scott Berg • Max Perkins: Editor of Genius
the more important he became in the eyes of the world, the more important these games became to him.
Michael Lewis • Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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A. Scott Berg • Max Perkins: Editor of Genius
"My favorite definition of a careful writer comes from Joe DiMaggio, though he didn’t know that’s what he was defining. DiMaggio was the greatest player I ever saw, and nobody looked more relaxed. He covered vast distances in the outfield, moving in graceful strides, always arriving ahead of the ball, making the hardest catch look routine, and even... See more
William Zinsser • On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
And now I finally had the chance to ask Brian Biel in person if there’s some secret formula behind Hillstone’s powerful allure—besides trying to avoid press, of course. Is it the napkins with buttonholes, just in case you need to affix one to your shirt like a spaghetti-eating character in Goodfellas ? Is it the fact that every location has a
... See moreAndrew Knowlton • Welcome to Hillstone, America's Favorite Restaurant
Throughout the civilized world, from Battery Park to Fulton Street, he was known as a dependable man for a fast tax write-off.
Joseph Heller • Catch-22
he was who I wanted to be when I grew up. He’s one of the great nonfiction writers of our time, a genius of reportage and the profile, someone who could take any curious whim and turn it into a compelling book.