Simpsons Contemporary Quotations, compiled by James B. Simpson. 1988.
NUMBER:
8029
AUTHOR:
Ben Hecht
QUOTATION:
Chicago is a sort of journalistic Yellowstone Park, offering haven to a last herd of fantastic bravos.
ATTRIBUTION:
On hard-drinking, cynical, exuberantly emotional breed of newspapermen described in his play The Front Page, written with Charles MacArthur, recalled on Hechts death 18 Apr 64
SUBJECTS:
Communications & the Arts: Press: Reporters & Editors