A couple of homages have been posted recently to two of the greats of journalism past.

Norman Mailer and Jimmy Breslin.

Don't Be a Blogger Manqué, Norman Mailer [June 28, 2005] -

Gone from the papers, Breslin still packs a punch [June 28, 2005] -

[Linked via http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=45&aid=84509]

I thought they were good reads, with and without Jay Rosen "currency" links.

Now if only Gore Vidal would comment. :)