The Wire creator David Simon wins 'genius' grant
Writer and producer of gritty US dramas joins quantum astrophysicist and stone carver on list of $500,000 winners
Author, screenwriter and producer David Simon, best-known as the creator of The Wire ("the best show ever", according to the Guardian), has been officially recognised as a genius after landing a $500,000 (£320,000) MacArthur "genius" grant.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Tuesday, 28 September, 2010
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