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What he did for american newspapers was miraculous. he got people to read them when newspapers thrived. everyone knows the newspaper business is in difficult shape today financially. but every day you would pick up the paper, especially the old new york herald tribune which i first started reading jimmy breslin. it was like reading a fine novel in 900 words. the electricity of the thought. just his reporting was remarkable and his writing skill was incredible. >> and his demeanor, i mean, he ended up hosting "saturday night live." this is not a shy guy. how would you describe him? >> you know,...