Although I don't have the ambition as a playwright, "Jack" is a man I aspire to be like. A playwright, critic, actor, theatre enthusiast, and general God Mr. Leonard will be best remembered for his play Da, which won several Tony's, including one for best play. I like him particularly because of the cult of identity he developed as a columnist with The Sunday Independent Ireland's largest Sunday newspaper. Everyone knew him and kissed his butt, and plenty feared him. Not because he was an unkind man but because he was vicious in his criticisms and lavish in his praise. Click the above link to read the NY Times obituary.
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