Jimmy Breslin (born October 17, 1930) is an American columnist and author who has written numerous novels and appeared regularly in various newspapers in New York City, where he lives. On November 2, 2004 he retired as a regular columnist from "Newsday" but stated his intention to continue writing. In his final "Newsday" column, Breslin incorrectly predicted a Kerry victory in the 2004 Presidential election. Breslin was born in Jamaica, New York. Wikipedia
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When people imagine the old-style New York beat reporter--prose hard, drinking style the same, tie loosened, voice halfway between a rasp and a whine--Jimmy Breslin is usually what they picture. www.alicubi.com/articles/edroso_06.html
