James Wolcott (born 1952 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American journalist, known for his critique of contemporary media. Wolcott is the cultural critic for "Vanity Fair" and contributes to "The New Yorker". He also writes a blog. Born in the suburbs of Baltimore, Wolcott attended Maryland's Frostburg State College for two years. From there, he moved to New York City to work at "The Village Voice". Wikipedia
Critic James Wolcott, the reigning monarch of the literary put-down, is about to publish his first novel, and legions of his victims are already sharpening their knives. newyorkmetro.com/nymetro/arts/features/4794/index.html
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