NYCEMT86
15th September 2009, 03:30 PM
Made famous for the movie "Basketball Diaries" staring Leonardo DiCaprio, based on his book of the same name about his drug addiction in his youth.
I found Jim's work to be moving, powerful, and wonderful. He was an amazing speaker and author, whose experiences brought a new light into adolescent drug abuse, may he rest in peace.
CNN Article (http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/09/14/jim.carroll.obit/)
ETA:
Can a mod correct my typo in the title.
I found Jim's work to be moving, powerful, and wonderful. He was an amazing speaker and author, whose experiences brought a new light into adolescent drug abuse, may he rest in peace.
CNN Article (http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/09/14/jim.carroll.obit/)
ETA:
Can a mod correct my typo in the title.