It is one test of a fully developed writer that he reminds us of no one but himself. Melvin Maddocks developfullyremind Change image and share on social
Giving jazz the Congressional seal of approval is a little like making Huck Finn an honorary Boy Scout. Melvin Maddocks approvalboycongressional Change image and share on social
Nothing is more idealistic than a journalist on the defensive. Melvin Maddocks defensiveidealisticjournalist Change image and share on social
Journalists do not like to report on uncertainties. They would almost rather be wrong than ambiguous. Melvin Maddocks ambiguousjournalistreport Change image and share on social
Watching baseball under the lights is like observing dogs indoors, at a pedigree show. In both instances, the environment is too controlled to suit the species. Melvin Maddocks baseballcontroldog Change image and share on social
To choose art means to turn one's back on the world, or at least on certain of its distractions. Melvin Maddocks artbackchoose Change image and share on social
Once we thought, journalists and readers alike, that if we put together enough 'facts' and gave them a fast stir, we would come up with something that, at least by the standards of short-order cooks, could be called the truth. Melvin Maddocks alikecallcook share on social
