Top 10 most inspiring quotes by David Simon
- What writer wants to make compromises with story? Story is the only reason you’re in it.
- We have treated television as if it is not a mass medium, and we have been rewarded in kind.
- If a drug dealer falls in West Baltimore and no one is there to hear him, does he make a sound?
- Murder often doesn’t unsettle a man. In Baltimore, it usually doesn’t even ruin his day.
- There are two Americas – separate, unequal, and no longer even acknowledging each other except on the barest cultural terms. In the one nation, new millionaires are minted every day. In the other, human beings no longer necessary to our economy, to our society, are being devalued and destroyed.
- Albert Camus, a great humanist and existentialist voice, pointed out that to commit to a just cause with no hope of success is absurd. But then, he also noted that not committing to a just cause is equally absurd. But only one choice offers the possibility for dignity. And dignity matters. Dignity matters.
- It’s been said that no man is a hero to a newspaperman, and I spent too many years as an ink-stained wretch.
- There are a couple of ideas for features that I would love to do. They happen to be comedies.
- It seems that in Baltimore, one of the most violent cities in America, jurors are far more reluctant to convict criminal defendants than in the suburban enclaves that ring the city.
- While I think storytelling is a meaningful way to spend your life… it does feel a little bit secondary or off-point.
David Simon is an American journalist, author, and television producer best known for his groundbreaking work in the world of television. Born on February 9, 1960, in Washington, D.C., he grew up in a Jewish family with a strong social conscience, which would greatly influence his career.
Simon began his career as a crime reporter for the Baltimore Sun, where he gained firsthand experience of the city’s drug trade and its impact on communities. This experience became the foundation for his critically acclaimed book, “Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets,” which was later adapted into the successful TV series “Homicide: Life on the Street.”
However, it was his creation of “The Wire,” a gritty and realistic portrayal of Baltimore’s drug trade and its systemic issues, that cemented Simon’s reputation as a visionary storyteller. The show, which ran from 2002 to 2008, is widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time and explored complex themes of race, poverty, and institutional dysfunction.
Simon’s work has often delved into social and political issues, making him a prominent figure in the fields of television and journalism. His commitment to portraying the complexities of urban life and his dedication to social commentary continue to influence both television and literature.
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