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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.

godofpie
15th September 2009, 03:39 PM
A friend of mine turned me on to him in '78. RIP

Fitter
15th September 2009, 06:21 PM
Man I played the hell out of this when it first came out.

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